Best Cricket Academies in Pakistan

Cricket is a game of strategy which is played between two teams. Cricket is the most famous outdoor game in Pakistan. It is known as Gentlemen’s game. In Pakistan, cricket is almost at every place, from T.V. to streets and on grounds as well.

Cricket is a passion for every young sportsman. Therefore, people look for best cricket academy for their children to learn the basic techniques of Cricket.

So, today we are going to discuss the Top 5 Cricket Academies in Pakistan, which may help the young cricketers to find the best cricket academy/club in Pakistan.

Top 5 Cricket Academies in Pakistan

Here is the list of top 5 best cricket academies in Pakistan.

Customs Cricket Academy

Custom Cricket Academy was inaugurated on 14-05-1999 by Waqar Hassan, who was part of the first-ever Pakistan cricket team. It was built with an idea to promote and develop cricket at the grass-root level for beginners.

Customs Cricket Academy has all the national and international level facilities which a beginner and advance level cricketer requires.

Pakistan Cricket Board recognizes the CCA because it has all the facilities and coaches which are the need of an academy. CCA cricket team also takes part in domestic and first-class level cricket.

The list of players who are from Custom Cricket Academy and represented Pakistan internationally is too long, but few of them are Rashid Latif, Muhammad Sami, Hasan Raza, Shadab Kabir, Naved Latif, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Fawad Alam, Anwar Ali, Yasir Shah, and Rameez Aziz.

Facilities:

• Bowling Machine
• Gymnasium
• Speed Gun
• Catching Cradle
• Cement Wicket for specific Drill
• Modern Gym for Physical Training
• Cricket E-Tech Equipment’s
• Matting pitch for specific purposes
• 10 Turf Cricket Nets with green outfield
• Analysis Wing (Match analysis and Video Analysis)
• It has special Coaching programs.

Fee:

• 1000 Rs. Admission Fee (Kit not included)
• 2000 Rs. Monthly Fee

Address: F.B. Area Block 15, Gulshan-e-Mustafa, Back Side of UBL, Cricket Ground, Karachi

Abdul Qadir International Cricket Academy – AQICA

AQICA was built by the great spinner of all time, Mr. Abdul Qadir and now ran by their son Mr. Salman Qadir.

Naseem Shah, Usman Qadir and many more international cricketers are from AQICA academy.

Facilities:

• It has high qualified management and coaches who have the guts and the sufficient knowledge of the game which is required by all the youngsters.
• AQICA provides high-quality training and drills to cricketers. 
• It has its beautiful cricket ground which hosts many renowned games.
• Many Pakistani international players come and take part in the training sessions to give all the youngsters useful tips and tricks.
• 5 Days net practice and one day match a week.

Fee:

• 15000 Rs. Admission Fee
• 5000 Rs. Monthly Fee
• 3500 Rs. Kit/Dress Fee

Address:

Hafeez Kardar Road, Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan-54000

Azad Cricket Academy

The initiative of Azad Cricket Academy was taken by test cricketer Mr. Saeed Azad. The vision and mission of Azad Cricket Academy are to give fostering grounds and facilities for the youngsters and emerging talent of Pakistan to play decent cricket.

Facilities:

• It has beautiful grassy ground.
• Azad Cricket Academy has a bunch of highly qualified coaches.
• It takes part in U-16, U-17 and U-19 tournaments all over Karachi.
• 3 Days net practice facility (i.e. at Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). All age players can take admission.

Fee:

• 3500 Rs. Admission Fee (Kit included).
• 1000 Rs. monthly fee

Address: Azad Cricket Academy (CAA Airport Cricket Ground)

Aleem Dar Cricket Academy

This Academy is made and constructed by well-known International umpire ALEEM DAR, which is mainly known for his best hawkeye decisions all around the world.

He has won the ICC Best umpire of the year award three times consecutively for Pakistan.

This Academy is ranked one of the finest academies all over Pakistan, where many of the young-aged players turned into great stars of all time.

Hearing-impaired children are provided free of cost coaching along with free monthly scholarships.

NOTE: This Academy offers coaching for ages between 7 to 19 years only.

Facilities:

• Lush green ground
• Net practice
• Weekly matches
• Different age players are divided into different categories
• Matches with other academies

Fee:

• 7000 Rs. Admission Fee
• 3000 Rs. Monthly Fee
• 1000 Rs. Kit/Dress Fee

Address:
Location Aleem Dar Cricket Academy, Near LDA Officers, Behind Mian plaza, Johar Town Lahore, 54000.

Vital Five Cricket Club

The purpose of developing Vital Five Cricket Club was to provide training of cricket to youth to enhance their skills and to make an environment where youngsters can play, learn and enjoy their cricket safely and productively.

The main aim and theme of the club are to set an example by participating in different competitions, providing coaching, and doing welfare for the needy youngsters.

Facilities:

• VFCC Ground
• Fitness Centre
• Indoor Cricket Arena
• Changing room
• Dressing Room
• Accommodation facility for cricketers from remote areas
• Cricket Nets

Fee:

• 1000 Rs. Admission Fee (Kit not included)
• 2000 Rs. Monthly Fee

Address:
Vital Five Cricket Club Adj to SKBZ College, Phase IV Khy-Rahat DHA Karachi

Conclusion – Best Cricket Academy is Pakistan

All the cricket academies reviewed has some pros and some cons too. These have unique features and facilities too.

We leave it now upto our readers that which they consider as the best cricket academy in Pakistan.

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