Madhya Pradesh’s Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Dr Ajay Khemariya will serve as an honorary adviser for policy and development in disability cricket, including wheelchair and standing formats. His role aligns with the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India (PCCAI) and Wheelchair Cricket India Association (WCIA), part of the Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), which collaborates with the BCCI. Khemariya’s expertise in disability policy and access to recruitment and education support could aid cricket associations in addressing player needs.
Bhopal, September 14, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Dr Ajay Khemariya has been named an honorary adviser on physical disability and wheelchair cricket policy and promotion. The role is with the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India (PCCAI) and the Wheelchair Cricket India Association (WCIA), according to report shared with Swadesh.
The two associations work in different formats of the game. PCCAI represents cricket played standing by people with physical disabilities, while WCIA focuses on wheelchair cricket. Both come under the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), whose framework also covers blind and deaf cricket.
Dr Khemariya’s advisory work is expected to focus on policy, player development and better access to facilities. The needs of the two formats can differ, particularly in training space and equipment. The DCCI has outlined plans for dedicated wheelchair cricket camps for men and women, separate from its other physical disability programmes.
According to information there is a formal link between disability cricket and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI formed a Differently-Abled Cricket Committee in 2021 and announced its members. The DCCI, which brings together the different disability cricket formats, describes itself as a BCCI-supported umbrella body. The DCCI’s published selection protocol says players seeking international selection must first compete in recognised state or national matches. It says selection is based on performance and that players are not charged for trials or selection. In Madhya Pradesh, the MPCA is the BCCI-affiliated state association.
Dr Khemariya’s cricket role follows his work on a proposed comprehensive disability policy for Madhya Pradesh. He also recently met Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal to raise issues concerning recruitment, education and support for persons with disabilities. His experience in those areas could help the cricket associations address the practical needs of players as they expand the sport.