E2Bet India has a lot of cricket talent. Kolkata is a city that has produced many top players who have played at the highest levels. This city is famous not only for being the hometown of Sourav Ganguly, known as ‘Dada,’ but also for having Eden Gardens, the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India.
Even though Kolkata has a big football rivalry between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, the city comes together for their love of cricket. Every morning, thousands of young cricketers practice hard in the ‘Maidans,’ hoping to one day play for India.
Here is a list of the top 5 cricket academies in Kolkata:
5. Calcutta Cricket Coaching Centre
Founded in 1990 by Shri Riten Bose, C4 is one of the oldest cricket coaching centers in Kolkata. C4 regularly trains about 250 students and operates year-round.
Centers: Rabindra Sarobar, Southern Avenue, Kolkata-29
Age Group: N/A
Fee Structure: Admission fee RS 600, Monthly RS 200
Days and Timings: Throughout the year, 3 days a week
Contact: +91 9831322656
Email: [email protected]
4. Sourav Ganguly Cricket Academy
Young people of different ages who want to be cricketers should think about joining the Sourav Ganguly Cricket Academy. It helps young cricketers improve their skills.
Address: 7th Cross Rd, Bidhan Nagar, Central Park, Sector II, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal
Age Group: 5 to 20 years
Fees: Rs 1200/month
Facilities: Physical training, Turf wickets, Concrete wickets, etc.
Days & Timings:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
- Friday: 11:30 am to 4 pm
- Saturday: 11:30 am to 5 pm
Contact: Mr. Sanjib Das (+91 92316 17444)
Email: [email protected]
3. Calcutta Cricket Academy
Calcutta Cricket Academy is the best place to improve your cricket skills. They offer individual coaching sessions to help kids learn cricket from the beginning or improve their abilities.
Each session lasts about an hour and a half and is conducted by former students of the academy. The academy was founded by Abdul Masood, an ECB and BCCI Level certified coach. They also organize overseas tours to countries like Australia, England, and South Africa.
Location: Vivekananda Park (West) Ground, Opposite Kamala Girl’s High School, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
Age Group: Not specified
Fees: On request
Facilities: Not specified
Days and Timings:
- Saturday to Sunday (Morning and Afternoon)
- Thursday (Afternoon)
Contact: Mr. Abdul Masood (+91 9831041010)
Email: [email protected]
2. Bournvita Cricket Academy
Bournvita Cricket Academy was started by former Indian cricketer Arun Lal. It is one of the most popular cricket academies in India. Not only youngsters but any cricket enthusiast can join this academy.
Location: No. 18, 45, Shyam Bazar St, Hati Bagan, Shyam Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700157
Age Group: 6 to 20 years
Fee Structure:
- Admission Fee: Rs 500/-
- Monthly Fee: Rs 250/-
- Deposit: Rs 250/-
Facilities:
- 2 Matting Wickets
- 3 Turf Wickets
- 4 Concrete Wickets
- 7 Nets
- Bowling Machines
- Physical Training
- Technical Assistance
Days & Timings:
- Thursday & Saturday: 06:30 AM to 09:00 AM, 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- Sunday: 06:30 AM to 09:00 AM
Contact: Mr. SK Altab (+91 9836049537)
1. Mainland Sambaran Cricket Academy
Sambaran Cricket Academy is known as one of the best cricket academies in Kolkata. It was started by former Bengal cricketer Sambaran Banerjee. The academy has over 20 coaches for different age groups and organizes the largest Under-14 cricket tournaments in the state.
Location: Jatin Bagchi Road, Southern Park, Lake Terrace, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
Age Group: 6 years and above
Fees:
- Admission fee: ₹500
- Monthly fee: ₹150
Facilities:
- Matting wicket
- 2 turf wickets
- 3 concrete wickets
- 5 nets
- Physical training
- Technical assistance
Days and Timings: Monday to Saturday (7 am to 5 pm)
Contact: Mr. Sambaran Banerjee (+91 3324639662, +91 6296110860)