ICC Academy
| ICC Academy | |
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| Established | 2009 |
| Location | Dubai Sports City |
| Website |
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The ICC Academy at Dubai Sports City was scheduled to open in 2008 and Rod Marsh has been appointed as the Academy's Director of Coaching.
The GCA's facilities includes two ovals, each with 10 turf pitches, outdoor turf and synthetic practice facilities, indoor practice facilities including Hawk Eye technology and a cricket specific gymnasium. The opening was delayed until 2009. This Academy is planned and Managed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The two cricket grounds are installed with floodlights which will allow cricket playing even during night and this academy is called World Class by local people.
The GCA was finally opened by Sharad Pawar, President ICC, Sir Alan Isaac, VP, ICC and members of Dubai Sports City on October 2010. [1]
The GCA will be used for the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Players from one of the best and popular IPL teams Kolkata Knight Riders gave a surprise visit. The students were elated to meet their favorite cricketers and autograph and Selfie sessions followed.
See also
References
External links
- Official website of ICC Global Cricket Academy
- Official Website of Dubai Sports City
- Official Website of International Cricket Council
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