Published: Apr 06, 2015, 09:15 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 06, 2015, 09:15 PM (IST)
Delhi Daredevils (DD) inaugurated their first cricket academy at the Bal Bhavan International School in Dwarka, New Delhi. Many players along with the coaching staff attended the opening ceremony. PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils Bal Bhavan International School Academy opening ceremony
According to the Press Release issued by DD, The players who attended the opening function were Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Shami, Quinton de Kock, Angelo Mathews, Gurinder Sandhu, Imran Tahir, Amit Mishra and Saurabh Tiwary. The members of the support staff present were head coach Gary Kirsten, assistant coaches Pravin Amre and S Sriram, bowling mentor TA Sekar and manager Sunil Valson. Imran Tahir: Limited-overs cricket makes one a better bowler
At the function, coach Kirsten, mentor Sekar and Mr Valson spoke to the young players who will train at the academy. They advised the students to dream big and asked them to learn as much as they can from the coaches at the Academy. IPL 2015: JP Duminy fears of Delhi Daredevils’ unsettled unit
“Dream big, aim to learn as much as you can. The more you learn, ask questions and talk to the coaches the better prepared you will be. Who knows sometime in the future we could pick one of you for Delhi Daredevils,” said Kirsten to the trainees. Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2015: Fresh team set sights on bigger awards
Later, the entire squad and the support staff met the trainees at the academy in separate groups according to their skill sets and answered their questions. The fast bowlers, spinners, batsmen and wicket-keepers among the trainees gained valuable insights. The players and support staff were only too glad to answer all the questions that were addressed to them. Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2015: A Statistical Preview
“It was a great experience interacting with the young kids. The questions they asked were really an eye-opener because it showed how much they were eager to learn. I am glad that Delhi Daredevils have taken this initiative to train future generations,” praised senior paceman Zaheer Khan. IPL 8: Mathews to miss DD opening game against CSK
Even the members of the support staff were thrilled to be at the Academy’s inauguration. “It is a great achievement to start this set-up. This will give every young player in Delhi an opportunity to learn from the best coaches available,” said bowling mentor Sekar. Yuvraj Singh is more motivated than anyone: Gary Kirsten
