New Delhi: Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah shared the first look of the newly-constructed National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Shah revealed the facility is set to be inaugurated soon while sharing details of the world-class facilities that the Indian cricketers will be able to avail at the new NCA.
The construction of the new NCA started last year and the project has already been completed. Shah revealed the new facility has a total of three world-class grounds and as many as 45 practice pitches for the players to ensure they get the best conditions for training. Apart from the grounds and the pitches, the new NCA will also have a swimming of the Olympic standard among other facilities for the cricketers.
Shah took to his official Twitter account to share a few pictures of the new NCA, stating that the state-of-the-art facility will help the current and future Indian cricketers train in the best possible environment.
“Very excited to announce that the @BCCI’s new National Cricket Academy (NCA) is almost complete and will be opening shortly in Bengaluru. The new NCA will feature three world-class playing grounds, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, Olympic-size swimming pool and state-of-the-art training, recovery and sports science facilities,” Shah wrote in his tweet.
“This initiative will help our nation’s current and future cricketers develop their skills in the best possible environment,” he added.
Very excited to announce that the @BCCI’s new National Cricket Academy (NCA) is almost complete and will be opening shortly in Bengaluru. The new NCA will feature three world-class playing grounds, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, Olympic-size swimming pool and… pic.twitter.com/rHQPHxF6Y4
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 3, 2024
NCA plays vital role in Indian cricket
The NCA is an important part of the Indian cricketing structure and has played a crucial role in nurturing new talent. Apart from being the primary venue for the centrally contracted players to recover and rehabilitate after injuries with proper training and practice matches, the NCA also acts as a pathway for many young cricketers to international cricket.
In recent times, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul among others have all undergone rehab at the NCA after recovering from their respective injuries and surgeries. The NCA is currently headed by former India batter VVS Laxman, who took over from Rahul Dravid in 2021. Dravid left NCA after being appointed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.
Dravid’s reign as the head coach of the Indian team came to an end last month after he inspired India to glory in the T20 World Cup 2024. While Dravid is unlikely to return as the NCA head, Laxman is reportedly set to be replaced by former India batting coach Vikram Rathour.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday shared pictures of the new National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru which will consist of 3 world-class grounds, 45 practice pitches and an Olympic-size swimming pool among others. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
