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T20 World Cup: Sign Language Commentary Becomes Boon For Deaf Cricket Fans In India
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium: When Jasprit Bumrah castled Muhammad Rizwan on the first ball of the 15th over in the India-Pakistan clash of the 2024 T20 World Cup, it brought the crowd at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York back to life.
Across households in India, a feeling of jubilation spread as Bumrah's dismissal proved to be a turning point in the game, favoring their side. How did India's deaf community perceive the feeling of joy when Bumrah dismissed Rizwan?
Positioned at the bottom right-hand corner of television and digital screens in India, a female sign language interpreter swiftly communicated the happiness around the dismissal in the game through her animated expressions and precise hand gestures.
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