5 Cricketers who have played international cricket with physical disabilities

2. Bhagwat Chandrasekhar

Considered to be one of the best leg-spinners of all-time Bhagwat Chandrasekhar played 58 Tests and 1 ODI for India from 1964-1976. He picked 242 Test wickets and 3 ODI wickets. He was known for his quick arm action and lengthy run-up. He played a huge role in India’s first-ever Test win in England in 1971 and is considered an all-time great spinner. 

Not many know, but Chandrasekhar, who was born in 1945, was struck down by polio when he was around five years old and lost sensation in his right hand. He grew up playing table tennis and badminton with his left hand. He received massage therapy and other methods in an attempt to help him gain some strength in the right hand. He recovered and got sensation back in his right hand, but it remained shrivelled due to muscle atrophy.