The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most celebrated teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is expanding its global footprint with the launch of the Super Kings Academy in Sydney.
This marks the third international destination for the Super Kings Academy, following successful centres in the USA (Dallas) and the UK (Reading), alongside several in India.
Located at Cricket Central, 161 Silverwater Road, Sydney Olympic Park, this state-of-the-art facility will offer year-round indoor and outdoor training for boys and girls, beginning in September. The academy aims to provide world-class coaching and foster young cricket talent in Australia.
Strengthening a Special Bond
CSK’s CEO, KS Viswanathan, expressed his excitement about this new venture, highlighting the strong connection between CSK and Australian cricket.
“We are happy to extend our special journey with Australia, which began with the inception of IPL in 2008. Australia is a champion country with a strong sporting culture and rich cricketing legacy,”
said Viswanathan.
He emphasised that the Super Kings Academy will help groom both boys and girls, adding to the already robust cricket system in Australia.
Viswanathan noted the shrinking geographical boundaries in cricket, stating, “With a presence in India, USA, UK, and now Australia, we have the opportunity to develop the next generation of cricketers through our world-class facilities, strong coaching curriculum, exchange programmes, and more.”
This expansion underscores CSK’s commitment to nurturing global cricket talent.
Anand Karuppiah, Director of Echelon Sports Management, the franchise partner of Super Kings Academy in Sydney, shared his enthusiasm for the project.
“We are excited to collaborate and bring Super Kings Academy to Australia. Sydney is a city with rich cricketing history and a land of cricket-loving multicultural society,” he said.
“We will do our bit to assist the young talents to fulfil their aspirations and dreams by providing the academy in Sydney.”
Karuppiah also highlighted the potential exchange opportunities with other Super Kings Academy centres in India, the UK, and the USA, which will benefit upcoming cricketers from the region.
The launch of the Super Kings Academy in Sydney represents a significant milestone in CSK’s journey, further solidifying the franchise’s special relationship with Australia. As the academy gears up to welcome its first batch of young cricketers, there is a shared excitement about the future of cricket talent development and the strengthening of ties between India and Australia.
For more information on the Super Kings Academy in Sydney and upcoming registration details, visit the official CSK website and stay tuned for updates from the Chennai Super Kings.
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