| Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy is an Indian blind cricketer, government bank employee, and motivational speaker. |
| He captained the Indian blind team to victory in Blind Cricket World Cups and Blind T20 World Cups. |
| Ajay received the 2023 Arjuna Award for his contribution to para cricket. |
| A childhood accident left him blind in one eye and with vision loss in the other. |
| He switched to a blind school due to difficulty in reading caused by vision loss. |
| In 2002, Ajay discovered blind cricket at Lutheran High School for the Blind. |
| Learning that Pakistan defeated India in a blind World Cup sparked his interest in blind cricket. |
| Unable to join the Indian Army, he pursued a career in blind cricket. |
| Selected for Andhra Pradesh's blind cricket team, he tricked his parents to attend trials. |
| His parents ran a stall to support his training after he moved back home. |
| Despite challenges, he persisted in his training and joined an NGO for support. |
| His career blossomed, winning World Cups and captaining India to victory. |
| Ajay received the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in 2024. |
| He worked at the State Bank of Hyderabad before its merger with the SBI. |
| Promoted to Deputy Manager in 2020, Ajay continues to excel in cricket. |
| Ajay plays in the B2 category but may switch to B1 due to worsening vision. |
| He advocates for recognition and economic support for blind cricketers. |
| Ajay delivers motivational speeches to inspire disabled individuals. |
| He credits his parents and college principal for supporting his cricket career. |
