Dhaka: Performing in a television commercial (TVC) is not a new thing for Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, ODI captain of Bangladesh National Cricket Team. But, this time he donned an inspirational role in a TVC made for physically challenged cricketers.     

‘Mash’ will be seen in the promotional ad made for Physically Challenged Cricket Team.

In most cases, people having disabilities are neglected in society but these people are ready to show their talents at the global stage through first-ever five-nation International cricket tournament to be held in Dhaka from 2-10 September.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in close partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) will host the tournament titled ‘ICRC International T20 Cricket Tournament’ for physically challenged people.

The participating countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India and Pakistan, said the organisers.

The opening match between Bangladesh vs England will take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on 2 September and the remaining T20 matches and the closing ceremony will be held at the BKSP.

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, captain of Bangladesh National Cricket Team, is already associated with this tournament as the Brand Ambassador to endorse the BCB Physically Challenged Cricket Team and thus, promote the social inclusion of People with Disabilities (PwDs) through sports participation.