Rohit Sharma inaugurated the Crickingdom Cricket Academy in Milpitas, CA on August 5. The academy aims to provide a comprehensive cricket ecosystem.
What happened?
The academy's pre-launch celebrations were attended by Rohit Sharma and dignitaries including Dr TV Nagendra Prasad, Assemblymen Alex Lee, and Fremont Mayor Lily Mei.
Why it matters for Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma expressed his enthusiasm for the academy's launch, stating that it will promote cricket at grassroots level through tailored annual curriculum and global access to CricKingdom academies.
The academy's training programs will be led by experienced coaches and international cricketers, focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills.
What comes next?
Crickingdom Cricket Academy has a proven track record of delivering high-performance sports programs in Singapore, India, Japan, and Bangladesh, and will now bring its expertise to the US.
Rohit Sharma's business partner, Chetan Suryawanshi, announced the academy's launch on social media, accompanied by a photograph featuring Rohit Sharma and other partners.
The academy's establishment comes at a time when cricket's popularity is on the rise in the US, with USA Cricket's efforts aimed at popularizing the sport among Americans and fostering youth development programs.
The launch of Crickingdom Cricket Academy adds a new dimension to this progression, providing a comprehensive cricket ecosystem that connects players, coaches, students, academies, and facilities in a seamless engagement.
Rohit Sharma's vision for the academy is to provide a platform for young cricketers to develop their skills and pursue their passion for the sport.
The academy's programs will include in-house mobile app for training and tracking, and global access to CricKingdom academies, providing a unique opportunity for young cricketers to learn from experienced coaches and international cricketers.