TOP 5 CRICKET ACADEMIES IN PUNE

Stadium Cricket Club is regarded among the most famous cricket academies in the city of Pune. The club is said to have trained students...

- RENIN WILBEN

Apart from Mumbai, which was once the epicentre of Indian cricket, Pune has also produced a few cricketers, who have served the country. Colonel Hemu Adhikari, who played 21 Test matches for India, is among the most renowned names from Pune to have represented India. Chandu Borde had a reasonably successful Indian career. He played 55 Tests and averaged over 35. Hrishikesh Kanitkar will forever be remembered for the four off Saqlain Mushtaq in 1998. More recently, Kedar Jadhav became the first player from Pune to play in the World Cup when he was featured in the 50-over edition in 2019. Pune though will be keen to produce more international players and cricket academies can play a part in the same. On that note, we take a look at the Top 5 cricket academies in Pune.

1. STADIUM CRICKET CLUB

Stadium Cricket Club is regarded among the most famous cricket academies in the city of Pune. The club is said to have trained students who have gone on to play for state teams as well as in the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL). Stadium Cricket Club organizes various kinds of cricket tournaments of their own to encourage talent. The academy was established in 1982 and offers coaching in various age groups. Centre: Pandit Nehru Stadium, Next To Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch, Shukrawar Peth, Pune

Age group: Multiple age groups

Fee structure: Rs 2000 per month

Facilities: Private coaching, spin bowling coaching, group coaching