The journey of WBCC began in 1988, when George Abraham, a passionate cricket enthusiast, visited the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped in Dehradun, India. There, he witnessed blind individuals innovatively playing cricket using sound cues—a moment that forever changed his life.

George envisioned a future where:

1. Every visually impaired person could experience the joy of cricket through its sound-based adaptations.
2. Cricket could become a powerful medium for rehabilitation, education, and personal growth.
3. The popularity of cricket could help shift public perception, showcasing the talent and potential of the blind community.
4. Blind Cricket could open doors to global representation, travel, and cultural exchange.

This dream materialized with the first National Blind Cricket Tournament held in New Delhi in 1990. By the time of the 3rd National Tournament in Ahmedabad in 1993, the idea of hosting a Blind Cricket World Cup had taken shape.

Between 1994 and 1996, George connected with organizations involved in blind sports across cricket-playing nations. These efforts culminated in the International Conference on Cricket for the Blind, held on September 21–22, 1996, at the YWCA Blue Triangle, New Delhi, where delegates from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India came together.

The conference led to three landmark decisions:

• Standardization of international playing rules for Blind Cricket
• Announcement of the inaugural Blind Cricket World Cup, to be held in New Delhi, November 1998
• Formation of the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) on September 22, 1996