Australia’s University of Canberra launches academy-style cricket coaching in India

Australia’s University of Canberra (UC) and Cricket ACT, the governing body of cricket in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), have formally signed an agreement to provide in-school programs, tailored to enhance the skills of aspiring young cricket players across India.

The partnership aims to bring an international perspective to cricket education in India, levelling the playing field, especially for girls and women in cricket, and creating opportunities for cultural exchange, the ACT government said in a statement.

The seven-day cricket carnival will include training camps and sessions and young talent from schools across India will be invited to participate. The engagement activities run by the University of Canberra and Cricket ACT were part of a wider collaborative arrangement that includes sponsorships, work-integrated learning opportunities that provided students with practical industry experience, opportunities for collaborative research with industry partners, and ‘study and play’ pathways for Indian students in Canberra.

The partnership also includes a cultural exchange program, providing an opportunity for selected students to visit Australia’s capital city – home to the University of Canberra, Cricket ACT, and other iconic institutions like the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) – where they will get to experience local sporting culture.