IPL 2022: CSK To Launch Super Kings Academies In Chennai And Salem

As a part of a new initiative Chennai Super Kings CSK) is all set to launch new cricket academies for boys and girls. There will be two academies one in Chennai and the other in Salem. The franchise will also kick off the IPL 2022 season by playing its first game against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26. They are placed in group B alongside, RCB, Punjab Kings, SRH and Gujarat Titans.

CSK will set up two Super Kings centres in Chennai and Salem and spread across the Tamil Nadu district. The first Super Kings Academy in Chennai will be located at Thoraipakkam, while the one in Salem will be at the Salem Cricket Foundation.

Idea Way To Give It Back To The Sport: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan

“We have been involved with cricket for five decades and believe this is an ideal way to give back to the sport. This will be the right opportunity for us to share our experience and help nurture the next generation of cricketers,” said Chennai Super Kings CEO KS Viswanathan in an official release.

“With experienced coaches and best of facilities, the Super Kings Academy will not only provide top class coaching but also take a holistic approach in guiding boys and girls,” he further added.

The academy in Thoraipakkam has state-of-the-art facilities that include floodlit outdoor and indoor nets and various types of turf pitches to help prepare for all conditions in addition to concrete, indoor and open net facilities. A ground with turf pitches will also be available for match simulation. The facility is well equipped with a fitness centre, cafeteria and other essential amenities for learners and parents.

The centre at Salem is established on a land of 16 acres. They also have flood-light big grounds, proper practice pitches, a pavilion and a media centre. The boys and girls will be coached by BCCI certified coaches who will impart a specific coaching method outlined by the CSK management.

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey termed the Super Kings Academy a brilliant initiative.

“I think it’s a fantastic initiative, really excited about it. I think this gives opportunities to so many youngsters out there to get access to some great facilities, great coaching and then hopefully improve their game and come up the ranks and then one day, it would be awesome to see a number of players coming out of these academies playing for CSK in the IPL,” he said.

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