Delhi Capitals has teamed up with former England cricketer Sajid Mahmood to establish two cricket academies in the UK at Farringtons School and William Perkin CofE High School. These academies will operate under the name ‘Delhi Capitals Saj Mahmood Cricket Academy’ with the goal of identifying and nurturing young talent to enhance their cricketing skills.
CEO of Delhi Capitals, Sunil Gupta, expressed his excitement about expanding the team’s reach to the UK through this partnership. Sajid Mahmood, the owner and head coach of the academy, also shared his gratitude for the collaboration, aiming to create a strong talent pool with the support of ECB-certified coaching staff.
The academy will conduct a trial session on November 24, 2024, followed by the first session scheduled for January 12, 2025. Meanwhile, the IPL 2025 is set to kick off on March 14, with the final match to be played on May 25. The recent mega auction saw Delhi Capitals making significant signings, including KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, and Faf du Plessis.
This partnership marks a groundbreaking move as the first IPL franchise to launch two academies simultaneously. The collaboration aims to provide young cricketers with the resources and guidance needed to excel in the sport.
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