Team India had won the bilateral series 2-0 in ODI and 3-0 in T/20. Mr Sahay presented a cheque of Rs one lakh to Mr Iqbal as a token of appreciation for his successful career in the game, and wished him all luck for promoting cricket among visually-impaired people in the state of Odisha.
Expressing his gratitude to Mahanadi Coalfields, Mr Iqbal said the gesture was a great source of motivation for him.
Playing for country since November 2011, Mr Iqbal — Captain of the Odisha as well as the East Zone teams — was also a part of the Team India that won the 4th ODI Blind Cricket World Cup held at South Africa in December 2014 and the T/20 World Cup held in India in December 2012.
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