Best Cricket Academies in India

Cricket is not the National Sports of India; still, the craze of Indians towards Cricket is inevitable. The craze can be seen in almost every state and every country's city. And becoming a Cricketer and playing in national and international tournaments like World Cup, T-20 World Cup, IPL, etc., is the dream of millions of teenagers.

As an educational institute is for the students' academics, there are many Cricket Academies nationwide under the assistance of former Indian Players that have been opened for students to convert their dreams into reality. Students can find the list and the details of theTop 6 Cricket Academies here.

Top 6 Cricket Academies in India

Cricket or any sports plays a crucial role in the growth and development of students. Being active in sports helps students in developing their mental and physical health. And to ensure this development, a sports or Cricket academy helps you become a better athlete. 

Here are the lists of the top 6 Cricket Academies in India

• Karnataka Institute of Cricket
• Madan Lal Cricket Academy
• National Cricket Academy Bangalore
• Sehwag Cricket Academy
• VB Cricket Academy
• Gen-Next Cricket Institute

Karnataka Institute of Cricket

Karnataka Institute of Cricket (KIOC) was established in 1996 and was inaugurated by the former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin. The academy is considered to be the best in Bangalore and one of the best in the country. KIOC is the only academy that remains in operation throughout the year. The academy provides five sessions in a day.

Following are the features of the Karnataka Institute of Cricket:

• The academy has 20 cricket nets with cement pitches, turf pitches, artificial turf pitches, and coir pitches. Six bowling machines, Speed Check Radar, video analysis and sports analysis software, etc.
•  It has floodlights to facilitate late training sessions, hostel facilities for national and international students, a dedicated canteen open throughout the year for 15 hours a day. 
• The academy recently made efforts to expand its infrastructure to accommodate more players, training staff, and better equipment. This is one of the best cricket coaching academies in Bangalore.
• KIOC hosts tournaments at various levels and age groups to expose their students to competition from other players and institutions - both national and international. KIOC manages and promotes women’s n Karnataka.

Following are the details of the Karnataka Institute of Cricket:

Director	Irfan Sait
Head Coach	Irfan Sair
Timings	Open all days
Fee	Weekend course - INR 17,000 per annum for 2.5 hours
	Full week course - INR 28,000 per annum for 2 hours
	Full week course (2 sessions) - INR 45,00 per annum for 2 hours
	Full-day training program - INR 65,000 per annum
Notable Alumni	Manish Pandey, Robin Uthappa, Mayank Agarwal, Shreyas Iyer

Madan Lal Cricket Academy

The academy is named after the famous test cricketer from India. India's most exclusive cricket academy, which is present in New Delhi, i.e., India's capital, accepts only those players who are highly skilled. The academy intends to nurture talented youngsters into world-class cricket players.

Following are the features of Madan Lal Cricket Academy:

• There are only 60 students at the academy in a batch of 20 students each. The batches are divided based on age primarily.
• One-to-One practice sessions with former Indian cricketer Madan Lal can also be arranged for.
• The academy has two head coaches in Blake Moore, regarded as the best coach at junior level internationally, and Andrew Dawson, a highly qualified coach from Australia.
• The academy has four turf wickets and three cement wickets, two bowling machines, all necessary equipment that the faculty and the students require, video analysis software, and many more.
• Batters and bowlers are trained in different conditions and on different pitches. 
• The academy organizes matches for students during school vacations, corporate matches, summer camps, and tournaments with other institutions.
•  The academy does not provide hostel services. 
• The academy is open four days a week. Ages below 15 can apply for admissions, while for those above 15, the admission is trial-based.

Following are the details of Madan Lal Cricket Academy:

Director	Madan Lal
Head Coach	Andrew Dawson and Blake Moore
Timings	Thursday - Saturday from 3 pm - 6.30 pm
	Sunday from 8 am - 11 am
Fee	INR 25,00 per month
Contact Info	91-9315 215 866

National Cricket Academy Bangalore

The National Cricket Academy is located in Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. It was established in 2000 as a training facility of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). The facilities at this academy are the best in every category: equipment, infrastructure, training, education, video assistance, etc. The National team can also be seen practising here.

Following are the features of National Cricket Academy Bangalore:

• National-level and state-level players often utilize the NCA facilities to train while recovering from an injury or a bad run of form.
• The faculty comprises cricket experts and ex-players who look to polish a student into a flawless player. Therefore, anyone who does not possess the skills will not be accepted.
• The NCA regularly conducts seminars and lectures coupled with practicals. There are sessions on time management, stress management, and career guidance. Tests and exams are also conducted regularly. 
• Rahul Dravid is the head of NCA. He steered the U19 team to world cup glory. No official position within the academy has been designated, though. 
• The NCA extends its hostel facilities to students and other players. The national cricket academy fees are given below.

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Following are the details of National Cricket Academy Bangalore:

Director	Anil Kumble
Head Coach	Dr. Kinjal Suratwala
Timings	Monday - Sunday; 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Fee	Not Specified
Contact Info	080-857 45123
Notable Alumni	Sunil Gavaskar, Anil Kumble, Ravi Shastri, Kapil Dev, Gautam Gambhir, Robin Uthappa

Sehwag Cricket Academy

Sehwag Cricket Academy is named after an ex-cricketer. It is located in the Jhajjar district, Haryana. Virendra Sehwag started the academy in 2011 to provide the best education and training to his students. The infrastructure is amazing. The students and the faculty are provided with all the necessary equipment they may require. The academy has installed floodlights that allow the faculty and students to engage in training even after sundown. Sehwag cricket academy in India is supposed to be world-famous.

Following are the features of Sehwag Cricket Academy:

• The academy has partnered with a software agency that will provide video analysis of the students’ performances. The academy has four training groups that are primarily divided based on their age. 
• Training sessions take place regularly throughout the week. Weekend and after-school programs are also available. Porbandar cricket academy fees give this academy tough competition. Virendra Sehwag cricket academy is one of the best in India.
• The students will get to train with Sehwag One-to-One and also with other national and international players who visit. 
• The academy provides interactive sessions with experts of the game, and the students can benefit from the experience and wisdom of some retired players. Parents are regularly updated on the progress that their children are making. 
• The academy conducts local tournaments and matches. It runs a summer camp which lasts for 10 days in May. Students who choose to attend will be provided accommodation inside the academy.

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Following are the details of Sehwag Cricket Academy:

Director	Virendra Sehwag
Head Coach	Virendra Sehwag
Timings	Monday - Sunday; 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Fee	Quarterly Fee - INR 13000
	Half Yearly Fee - INR 20000
	Yearly Fee - INR 32000
Contact Info	91-9873633893

VB Cricket Academy

VB Cricket Academy is named after the famous Cricketer from Tamil Nadu - V B Chandrasekhar, who established the same in the year 1997. The academy was inaugurated by Mr Bobby Sampson, who is an ex-Australian player and coach. The academy provides training to its students in a group which are divided based on their age.

Following are the features of VB Cricket Academy:

• Intelligent, pragmatic, and reliable fielding drills are designed to improve the player's fielding skills concerning anticipation, positioning, running, catching, and throwing techniques.
• Bowling coaches guide the students to improve their line and length, develop pace and swing, anticipate the batsmen's next shot, applying pressure to right-handed and left-handed batsmen separately. VB cricket academy has been very popular over the years.
• The academy provides Summer Training Camp; camps are also hosted on weekends. Technological assistance like video analysis is made use of. Physical conditioning, physiotherapy with the latest equipment are available. The faculty is well qualified too. 
• In 2001, Rahul Dravid inaugurated an in-house development scheme known as 'The Nest.' This is unique to the academy, a program developed by the faculty aimed towards young players.

Following are the details of VB Cricket Academy:

Timings	Monday - Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm
	Sunday: 9 am - 4.30 pm
Fee	Not Specified
Contact Info	(91) 98405 63363

Gen-Next Cricket Institute

The idea behind Gen-Next is to develop a cricket infrastructure of high standards in different parts of Chennai so that children have access to equipment and facilities related to the sport. The institute seeks to help the children develop their skill set. The founder's vision is to have 2 -3 nets at various locations that are readily accessible to the public, especially children.

Following are the features of Gen- Next Cricket Academy:

• The institute has five centres in Chennai and 2 in UAE (Dubai and Sharjah). This cricket institute is like a school, literally. 
• The institute has 12 nets in total- 7 turf wickets, 4 coir wickets, and 1 concrete wicket. The institute is known for its flagship programs. The program 'Evolve' is aimed at children between the ages of 6 - 9 years of age.
• Those who graduate from Evolve enter into another program called 'Intermediate.' The program is aimed at children between the ages of 10 - 14. 
• The final stage is "High Performance'. The program is aimed at students from the ages of 14 and above. The training is systematic and rigorous, which involves the best technology, equipment, and coaching.
• The institute programs like Vision 2020 seeks to scout talents of tomorrow and train them at the institute; Summer Slam is a summer training camp, players who impress have the opportunity to be enrolled in programs like High Performance and Vision 2020.

Following are the details of Gen-Next Cricket Academy:

Director	Ravichandran Ashwin
Head Coach	Srinivasan, Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan
Fee	Not Specified
Contact Info	91 - 98417 84061
	91 - 98840 17371

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