VFS Global Proudly Associates With The 1st Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2025

VFS Global is proud to have associated with the historic 1^st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind 2025, a first-of-its-kind global tournament celebrating the talent, resilience, and sporting spirit of blind women cricketers from around the world. 

The event, organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) – the cricketing arm of the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled – and co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, marks a pivotal moment for women’s sports and disability inclusion. The tournament brought together six nations in a significant step toward greater visibility, equality, and recognition for women with visual impairments.

As part of its continued commitment to empowering women and fostering inclusive communities, VFS Global was honoured to be associated with the tournament. This association reflects the company’s long-standing belief in creating opportunities – both within the organisation and beyond – that enable women to thrive, lead, and inspire. 

Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia, VFS Global, said, “The Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup stands for courage, determination, and the power of opportunity. We are humbled to be associated with an initiative that champions inclusion at a global scale. I extend heartfelt congratulations to the winners and all the participating teams for their inspiring performances. Their achievements remind us of what is possible when opportunity meets courage. At VFS Global, empowering women and advancing inclusion remain at the heart of our commitment, whether within our organisation or through our community partnerships.” 

Mahantesh G. K., Chairman – CABI & Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, said: “We are sincerely grateful to VFS Global for partnering with us in this milestone event. Their support strengthens our mission of elevating blind women’s cricket on the world stage. We look forward to building this into a long-term, global partnership – one that drives meaningful opportunities, deeper visibility, and a truly inclusive sporting future for women with visual impairments.” 

VFS Global’s Corporate Social Responsibility programmes across regions continue to drive impact by enabling empowerment, enhancing access to opportunities, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

The company congratulates the champions and all the participating teams for making history and inspiring future generations of women in sports.

About VFS Global

As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation including Generative AI to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.

With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritises ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 69 client governments. Operating over 3,900 Application Centres in 166 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 509 million transactions* since 2001.

Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai and majority owned through investment funds managed by Blackstone Inc, along with minority stakeholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation.