College student Jibin Prakash is visually impaired. Yet, he has a clear vision. And has set his sights on a dream – to become an international cricketer.  The 19-year-old Malappuram native is a professional blind cricketer, and helms the senior academy team of the Cricket Association for the Blind in Kerala (CABK). Categorised as a B1 player (little to no sight), Jibin, who had suffered an optic nerve impairment at birth, is currently pursuing a degree in arts at Sree Kerala Varma College in Thrissur. Express came across him at a recent friendly organised by CABK in Aluva.  Jibin fell in love with cricket in his primary school days. Fortunately, CABK seniors spotted his talent and passion for the game. In 2018, he became one of the youngest players ever to get selected to the Kerala blind cricket team. In 2021, he got to participate in the national team’s camp in Bengaluru. Though initially appearing a tad reserved, Jibin opens up as we start talking cricket. “The happiest moments of my life have been my achievements through the game,” he says. “Getting selected to the state team was a huge surprise, as I superseded several seniors of that time.” Jibin says what makes him most happy, however, is learning that he inspires many kids and teens to take up cricket. “There is no limit for us,” he smiles. The national camp in Bengaluru gave him a “lot of exposure”, especially in terms of interacting with similar players from across I