BCCI lays foundation stone for new National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru
Work has begun on the country’s new National Cricket Academy with the Board of Control for Cricket in India brass, including president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah, laying the foundation stone of the complex in Bengaluru on Monday.
The new National cricket Academy @bcci pic.twitter.com/fVWMOxev5g
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 14, 2022
The BCCI has secured the land on a 99-year lease.
“The new National cricket Academy starts from today ..laid the foundation stone of the new place today in Bengaluru,” Ganguly tweeted and also shared images of the ceremony.
The new National cricket Academy starts from today ..laid the foundation stone of the new place today in bengaluru @bcci pic.twitter.com/VPHYxcC4yH
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 14, 2022
Shah wrote on his Twitter handle, “Laid the foundation stone for @BCCI’s new NCA. It is our collective vision to have a Centre of Excellence which nurtures talent and supports the cricket ecosystem in India.”
Laid the foundation stone for @BCCI’s new NCA. It is our collective vision to have a Centre of Excellence which nurtures talent and supports the cricket ecosystem in 🇮🇳. Jai Hind! @SGanguly99 @ThakurArunS @ShuklaRajiv @VVSLaxman281 pic.twitter.com/0EMzssMJIe
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 14, 2022
The foundation stone was laid in the presence of BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, treasurer Arun Dhumal, joint secretary Jayesh George and NCA head VVS Laxman.
Since the existing NCA’s establishment in 2000, it has been running from the premises of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the heart of the city.
Bhoomi puja for new National Cricket Academy done today! Looking forward with excitement to the completion of the state-of-the-art centre of excellence, which will benefit the established and the budding players alike.@BCCI @SGanguly99 @JayShah @ThakurArunS pic.twitter.com/9AkO4CfErP
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 14, 2022
The Karnataka State Cricket Association, which owns the stadium, had rented out its Ground B to the BCCI for outdoor practice, along with an indoor practice facility, and separate space for a modern gymnasium.
The new facility, which is expected to be ready in a year’s time, will have three grounds where domestic matches can be held.