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The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), with backing from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and recognition from the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) and the Asian Deaf Cricket Association (ADCA), launched the 3rd U-19 T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf on Monday. The event commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony at the RDT Stadium Cricket Ground in Anantapur. Hosted by the Deaf Cricket Association of Andhra Pradesh (DCAAP), this championship gathers some of the most talented young deaf cricketers in the nation, showcasing IDCA's ongoing dedication to fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities in sports. The tournament will consist of 23 league matches scheduled from June 22 to June 26, 2026, at the same venue, with trophies awarded to the champions, runners-up, and third-place teams.

Sumit Jain, the President of IDCA, expressed his excitement about the championship, stating, "It fills me with joy to witness my vision coming to life. The U19 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2026 highlights some of India's exceptional young cricketers and honors the spirit, resilience, and talent of our deaf athletes. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Chairman of Serum Institute of India, for being our Principal Support Partner and for his steadfast support. The entire IDCA community is fortunate to receive the blessings and encouragement from the Cyrus Poonawalla Group and KFC India. I also appreciate all our support partners for their generous contributions and invaluable guidance."

Challagali Raghu, General Secretary of DCAAP, remarked, "We are thrilled to host the IDCA U19 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. It is our pleasure to welcome teams from ten state deaf cricket associations invited by IDCA. Supporting deaf cricket talent is a true celebration, and we take pride in being part of IDCA. We anticipate a tournament that will generate excitement, goodwill, and further advance the cause of deaf cricket in Andhra Pradesh."

The championship features a total of 10 teams from various states, including: 1) Delhi 2) Mumbai 3) Haryana 4) Odisha 5) Karnataka 6) Madhya Pradesh 7) Gujarat 8) Andhra Pradesh 9) Telangana 10) Uttar Pradesh.