INDIANAPOLIS: United States of America Global Cricket Academy, an affiliated member of United States of America Cricket Association (USACA), will be undertaking a tour of India and Sri Lanka, involving Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-23 Youth, from December 18, 2015 to January 4, 2016, according to USAC Academy president Ashok Patel.
The selected cricketers will get an golden opportunity to play at international venues in Indian states of Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamilnadu and in Sri Lanka i.e. Colombo. The budding cricketers will get rich international exposure on the tour.
The USA Cricket Academy Under-17 and Under-19 teams had toured India to play from December 18, 2014 to January 5, 2015.
According to a press release of the USAGC Academy, players’ selection will depend on their past and current performances at the local and international levels.
Trials will be conducted by coaches appointed by USA Global Cricket Academy and these coaches will accompany the teams on the tour.
All U-13 to U-23 High Performance players who wish to be considered for the twin tour should contact Rahul Sharma, Global Operations Manager or Ashok Patel, President and Founder of USA Cricket Academy.
Flights for eligible players will be booked by October 30, 2015. All lodging, meals and transportation will be provided by USA Global Cricket Academy.
The USA Global Cricket Academy is seeking sponsorship to enable these young, talented players to go on this tour. Potential sponsors may contact Ashok Patel, President or Rahul Sharma, Global Operations Manager.
USACA wishes USA Cricket Academy much success in this endeavor to promote and enhance Youth Cricket in the US.
Meanwhile, Dr. Kamlesh Amin of South Barrington (Chicago area) represented USA Global Cricket Academy at the ICC Town Hall Meeting on August 29 in Chicago.
The USA Cricket Academy Management issued a joint statement on the ICC Town hall meeting, "All academy administrative Management staff was unable to attend this meeting due to other commitments but we are positively looking forward for the USA youth cricket development. We will continue to support our youth cricketers with foreign tours that can provide a great chance and the best opportunities for our players to play on the best pitches, and to get International cricket experience with the strongest challenge from the most talented local players and teams. The tour will help our elite players gain more confidence and vital experience, as many players have played national, ICC Americas and international cricket. This tour will also provide the right platform for all players to become professional and stay on top for all future cricket events in USA."
Dr. Kamlesh Amin and Sanjay I Patel of Naperville (Chicago area) is our new addition to our coaching staff and management team to oversee academy expansion in Chicago area. With the goal to support youth cricketers in Midwest area with support of other academy coaches and academy administrative staff.