Somjeet Singh, the captain of the Indian wheelchair cricket team, has not had it easy. He battled a tumour in his spine, and following surgery, his lower body was paralysed. He has, nonetheless, dealt with everything with a smile and great perseverance.
He led the wheelchair cricket team to a recent T20 series 3-0 win over Bangladesh in Kolkata. He urged individuals to confront challenges, stating one should shape their life the way they want and take a risk.
Singh was asked why he chose cricket during an interview with CNN-News18. He spoke about his previous health conditions as well as his childhood experiences, stating that he used to suffer from social anxiety as he believed people always misjudged wheelchair-users. He went on to say that cricket had helped him overcome his inhibitions and become a different person.
"I was never a normal child. I was born with a tumour in my spine. Although the doctors managed to operate on it successfully, after the surgery, the lower portion of my body got paralysed.
I still remember the time when I used to approach children playing in the park, and they used to turn me down insensitively. I used to spend hours, sitting at the park, seeing others play. It was then that I decided that I will play the game where I can fit in.
I used to suffer from social anxiety because I thought people always underestimate wheelchair-users. Cricket helped me get rid of those inhibitions and become a different person," Singh said.
Wheelchair cricket requires immense dedication and players need to work on building their upper body: Somjeet
Somjeet Singh then talked about how wheelchair cricket differs from other forms of cricket. He stated that players require wheelchairs based on their height for better flexibility. He also stated that the game needs an immense amount of dedication and that players must focus on improving their upper body strength through a variety of exercises and therapies.
“In wheelchair cricket, players need wheelchairs according to their height and built, to facilitate maneuverability. The game requires immense dedication, and players need to work on building their upper body strength through a series of exercises and therapy. For example, when players run between the creases, they need to leave behind the bat as they use both hands to power the wheelchair and complete a run,” Singh added.
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