IPL 2022: IPL Academies – MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings became the latest IPL franchise to open its own academy to groom the next generation of cricketers. However, they aren’t the only ones. Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals already have full-fledged academies churning the next generation of stars. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The likes of Yash Dhull from Delhi Capitals Academy is just the testament of big things to come. With solid support staff and technical expertise from well-established names from cricketing world, the franchises have already begun to make a mark.
IPL 2022: For IPL teams, starting CRICKET ACADEMIES is next step towards expansion, CSK, KKR, MI, RR all running top class academies
Delhi Capitals’ betting big on U-19 captain Yash Dhull will be first of many things to come. Like DC, many franchises have already supported a draft or a transfer window like football and if the BCCI decides to that route, a special emphasis could be on next-gen players and their academies will play a big role. InsideSport takes a look at franchises that already have opened academies.
CSK Academy: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings are one of the teams that depend on their core players and back them until they are successful. With their new academies in Salem and Chennai, the target is to churn out players and focus on youth.
DC Academy: Delhi Capitals are one the teams that back young players over the big names. Backing a young Shreyas Iyer or Rishabh Pant as the captain shows their intent. Of late, Avesh Khan is another big example. The academy in Delhi has churned out India’s U-19 captain Yash Dhull and he went on to create a record, slamming twin hundreds on his Ranji Trophy debut. DC went all in to get their talent back, paying Rs 50 lakh at the auction.
IPL 2022: For IPL teams, starting CRICKET ACADEMIES is next step towards expansion, CSK, KKR, MI, RR all running top class academies
IPL 2022: For IPL teams, starting CRICKET ACADEMIES is next step towards expansion, CSK, KKR, MI, RR all running top class academies
RR Academy: Rajasthan Royals became the first IPL team to launch an academy when they partnered with Star Cricket Academy. Apart from India, RR have academies in Surrey, UK and the UAE.
KKR Academy: Kolkata Knight Riders launched their academy in 2018 in Mumbai and Bangalore. Slowly, they have expanded to Kolkata and other parts of the country while they also have plans to launch academies in neighbouring cricket-playing nations. KKR also announced that Omkar Salvi has come on board as the bowling coach of The KKR Academy while appointing Abhishek Nayar as the head.
IPL 2022: For IPL teams, starting CRICKET ACADEMIES is next step towards expansion, CSK, KKR, MI, RR all running top class academies
IPL 2022: For IPL teams, starting CRICKET ACADEMIES is next step towards expansion, CSK, KKR, MI, RR all running top class academies
Mumbai Indians Academy: Mumbai Indians is the other team that has always emphasised finding talents rather than going big in the auction. Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Marco Jansen — the list is long. The MI Junior program is one of the many initiatives to scout young talents and train them through Reliance Foundation Youth Sports foundation under renowned coaches.
SRH Academy: The franchise is yet to join the group but are planning their own academies.
RCB Academy: Royal Challengers Bangalore have actively contributed to Karnataka State Cricket Academy but are yet to launch their own academy. Former player and coach Daniel Vettori, present director Mike Hesson have all helped players on a personal capacity but the team hasn’t announced any plans to launch their own academy yet.
The rest of the teams — Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants are yet to announce any plans to launch academy.
IPL 2022: For IPL teams, starting CRICKET ACADEMIES is next step towards expansion, CSK, KKR, MI, RR all running top class academies
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