Yusuf Pathan Inaugurates the 36th Center of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) in Bhilwara (Rajasthan)
Bhilwara (Rajasthan) [India], May 8: Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) is thrilled to announce the grand inauguration of its latest center at Noble International School in Bhilwara by cricketing legend Mr. Yusuf Pathan. As the Director of the Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP), Pathan's presence at the inauguration promises to inspire local youth and uplift the cricketing spirit in the region.
At the event, Mr. Yusuf Pathan engaged with aspiring cricketers, sharing his invaluable insights and inspiring career stories that captivated the audience. The academy aims to nurture local talent and build a robust pipeline of future stars in cricket.
As we expand into Bhilwara, we are excited about the opportunity to uncover hidden talent in this vibrant city," said Mr. Harmeet Vasdev, Managing Director of CAP. "With over 15,000 students trained across more than 35 centres, we continue to nurture potential cricketers nationwide through world-class training and state-of-the-art infrastructure".
CAP has a successful track record of mentoring players, with over 400 cricketers participating in district, zonal and national tournaments, including prestigious competitions such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, C K Nayudu Trophy, and Cooch Behar Trophy. " The recent selection of several CAP trainees to the National Cricket Academy (NCA), along with our former coach Raghu Sharma joining the Mumbai Indians squad recently, is a strong endorsement of the academy's quality coaching and structured pathways offered at CAP centres. We're confident that Bhilwara will also produce fantastic talents who can carry forward the legacy of Indian cricket," added Mr. Vasdev. In line with modern coaching methodologies, the new centre in Bhilwara will be equipped with advanced technologies like Stance Beam, which offers players real-time feedback and in-depth analysis to enhance their performance.
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