BPCL Partners with India’s First Pan-Disability Cricket Team for Historic England Tour

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company has collaboration with India’s first pan-disability cricket team as they prepare to embark on a landmark tour to England. This pioneering initiative marks a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and diversity in Indian sports.

The dynamic team, comprising talented players with physical, hearing, and intellectual disabilities, is set to make history by representing India in their international debut at the Vitality IT20 Mixed Disability Series against England. Under the inspiring leadership of Mumbai’s Ravindra Sante, the team will play seven T20 International matches across renowned venues in England during June and July 2025. This tour not only represents a critical milestone in the global recognition of inclusive sports but also showcases the indomitable spirit and talent of Indian athletes.

In a celebratory ceremony held earlier this week in New Delhi, Shri Deepak Jain, Chief General Manager – Sports (HRS), BPCL, officially unveiled the team’s jersey, proudly displaying the BPCL logo. The jersey stands as a symbol of BPCL’s unwavering commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities through the power of sports.

BPCL extends its heartfelt best wishes to Team India as they take on this historic challenge, exemplifying that the true spirit of cricket knows no bounds. The company remains committed to championing initiatives that drive positive change and set new benchmarks for inclusivity in Indian sports.

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL):

Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around 35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, fuel stations, aviation service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 23,500+ Fuel Stations, over 6,200+ LPG distributorships, 500+ Lubes distributorships, 80 POL storage locations, 54 LPG Bottling Plants, 79 Aviation Service Stations, 5 Lube blending plants and 5 cross-country pipelines.

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards a sustainable planet. The company has Electric vehicle charging stations at 6500+ Fuel Stations.

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.