What ways can a player with disability take part in cricket?

Cricket Australia's guide describes five variations of participation, to be considered in consultation with the participant. The model may be transitional as people explore the best fit.

1. No modifications: training or the match proceeds unchanged for everyone. A player with disability may choose to play regular club formats.
2. Minor modifications: small changes to support everyone, temporary or ongoing. Example: a brightly coloured ball for a player with low vision.
3. Major adaptations: larger or more specific changes to equipment, rules or uniforms, based on the participant's needs and preferences.
4. Dedicated opportunity: teams exclusively for people with disability, such as an all-abilities competition or carnival, or a Blind Cricket team at a local club. The guide says to run these with a united approach, with parallel or aligned activities across the club, and that a next-step or transition program may help.
5. Non-playing role: volunteering or becoming a club official.

The guide encourages all clubs and associations to have these choices available.

Source: Cricket Australia Disability Inclusion Resource Guide (2025).