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Kolkata, Jul 2 (PTI) An ambitious project mirroring the Bengaluru-based National Cricket Academy was unveiled here on Tuesday with former India cricketer Sandeep Patil appointed as its head in a five-year contract.<\/p>\n
A former NCA director, Patil has roped in his old team of Dinesh Nanavati, Gautam Shome and sports therapist Ashish Kaushik to be part of the venture.<\/p>\n
“When they (Shrachi Sports Ventures) approached me, I took time to say ‘yes’. I really liked what they are going to offer to the Indian cricket. That’s how I’ve agreed,” Patil said.<\/p>\n
“Those who were at NCA with me Nanavati, Ashish, Shome, I’ve brought all of them here. It’s a team that will work here.”<\/p>\n
This will cater to cricketers from the eastern region and north-east and will work in association with the Cricket Association of Bengal.<\/p>\n
“From now on, no cricketer will have to go outside for any rehab or any fitness issues, the coaches and facility will cater to all their needs,” Patil said.<\/p>\n
The 67-year-old Mumbaikar promised that he will make Kolkata his “new base” and will work for the development of the academy.<\/p>\n
“I’ve not come here to conduct or supervise the course. I’ve come her for five years staying in Kolkata. I don’t think I can do this while staying in Mumbai \u2014 I’ve never done this in my life. When I was a coach of Kenya, Oman or Madhya Pradesh, I made sure I stayed there fully,” Patil said.<\/p>\n
He further said the facility will gradually cater to all sports including tennis, football, basketball among others.<\/p>\n
“Leander Paes will look after tennis. It will not just be cricket, it will be a full-fledged sports academy in future,” Patil added.<\/p>\n
The private cricket facility by the Shrachi Group, a city-based real estate conglomerate, is located at the Athlead International School in Joka.<\/p>\n
It will not only “serve as the nodal rehab centre for cricketers but will give physical and mental training to coaches, rising cricketers”, said its managing director Rahul Todi.<\/p>\n
He further said they will also launch the football academy in the upcoming season to he headed by former India goalkeeper Bhaskar Ganguly.<\/p>\n
“The expertise for mental conditioning, injury rehab will be common to all sports and we will just have coaches in different sports,” he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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