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The Pathway to Pro Cricket in Mumbai

byCricket ExplainedAcademy in Dombivli East and tours across MumbaiStarts from18,000 per seasonView full gallery

Net practice is easy; surviving the maidan is hard. This cluster focuses on the real-world grit and tactical awareness required to break into official Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) tournaments.

The first step towards selection. Young cricketers from across Mumbai lining up to register for our club's selection trials for the MCA Cosmopolitan Shield and Kanga Knockout.

A team huddle during the selection trials at Azad Maidan. I look for players with not just talent, but also the right attitude and team spirit.

Addressing the aspirants during the MCA selection trials. I make sure to communicate clearly what it takes to get to the next level in Mumbai cricket.

A long queue of promising cricketers waiting for their turn at the selection trials. The competition is tough, and it's my job to identify the best talent.

A glimpse of the action from the first round of the prestigious Harris Shield school cricket tournament, where two of my players smashed centuries.

More action from the Harris Shield tournament. This is the breeding ground for future Mumbai cricketers, and my players are making their mark.

Aayush Ambekar receiving his first-ever Man of the Match award in an MCA tournament, the U-16 Kalpesh Koli. He took 6 crucial wickets to win the game for his team.

A photo of Aayush receiving his Man of the Match award at the Kalpesh Koli tournament. A huge milestone for a young player.

A proud moment for Aayush Ambekar, being named Player of the Match in the MCA U-16 Kalpesh Koli tournament.

With the Mumbai Cricket Association U-14 Dombivli Centre squad. I was given the opportunity by MCA to conduct the camp and guide these talented boys.

About The Pathway to Pro Cricket

The nets at the academy are just the beginning; true selection happens on the maidan under pressure. Here, I don't just teach you how to hit a cover drive, I teach you how to handle an MCA trial environment—where every ball counts, the opposition is real, and the margin for error is zero.

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