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IPL 2019: Rajasthan Royals launches Academy in UK

IPL 2019: Rajasthan Royals launches Academy in UK

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday launched its first cricket academy in the UK. The Star Cricket Academy based at Reed's School in Surrey joined hands with Rajasthan Royals to relaunch the facility as the 'Rajasthan Royals Academy', according to a statement. It has a state-of-the-art cricket centre named the Jarrett Centre with an indoor cricket training facility run by former professional batsman Siddharth Lahiri, along with his team of elite coaches including former England international and mentor to the academy, Keith Medlycott.

The Royals, who have always been known for scouting and unearthing talent had launched their grassroots program in India, in October 2018 called the Royals Colts for boys and Royal Sparks for girls. Going one step further, the Royals who have a strong base in the UK owing to its association with two stars of English cricket, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, and also the base for the team's lead owner Manoj Badale, took a conscious decision to develop cricketing talent globally.

Speaking ahead of the launch of the academy, Manoj Badale, Lead owner Rajasthan Royals said: "Education and sports go hand in hand, which helps in building strong characters and leaders. Rajasthan Royals Academy is a great way to engage the youth, develop talent, and potentially find the stars of the future." Read More...

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