Learn Cricket from Our Legacy Alumni
Our academy acts as a bridge where former trainees, now international cricket stars, return to share their journey and guide the next generation.
Saurabh Netravalkar, our former trainee and now a USA international cricketer, engages with a group of our young players, answering their questions and sharing insights from his professional career.
During his visit, Saurabh Netravalkar sits on a panel with our coaches, sharing his experiences and offering advice to the aspiring cricketers and their parents in attendance.
A memorable moment for a young player as he receives a Payyade Sports Club cap directly from USA cricketer Saurabh Netravalkar during his inspiring visit to our academy.
A snapshot of our former student, Saurabh Netravalkar, alongside one of our senior members during his homecoming event at the club.
Our founder, Dr. P.V. Shetty, addresses the gathering during the interactive session with Saurabh Netravalkar, emphasizing our long-standing commitment to cricket.
A group photo of parents and guests who attended the motivational session with Saurabh Netravalkar, highlighting the strong community involvement at our club.
The parents of our young cricketers pose for a photo with Saurabh Netravalkar and our coaching staff, showing the collaborative spirit of our academy.
Our coaching and support staff pictured with Saurabh Netravalkar. This reflects the team effort behind the success of our players.
About Learn from the Legends
These sessions are not just about watching a pro from across the ground. When our alumni like Saurabh Netravalkar return to Payyade, we host intimate Q&A rounds where you can ask about real match pressure, handling failures, and the grind of professional cricket. It is a rare chance to get honest answers about the transition from local maidans to the international circuit while you are still training.
Cricket in Mumbai is more than just technique; it is about grit. While our standard academy training focuses on red-soil drills, grip adjustment, and fielding reflexes, our 'Learn from the Legends' cluster is about the mental side of the game. We believe that to make it to the MCA selection camps or international squads, you need to understand the path, not just the drills.
Why Alumni Visits Matter
When former players like Saurabh Netravalkar visit our Kandivali or Borivali grounds, the focus shifts to real-world experience. You hear about the sacrifices involved—the early morning routines, the time spent away from home, and the reality of staying match-fit during off-seasons. These are conversations you won't find in textbooks. They cover:
- Mental Toughness: How to handle the pressure when you are playing in big tournaments like the Kanga League or MCA President Cup.
- Pathway Clarity: Understanding the step-by-step progression from age-group cricket to representing your state or country.
- Skill Adaptation: Adjusting to different surfaces, from monsoon indoor turf to center wicket match simulations.
More Than a Coaching Centre
We are a community. Whether you are in our regular red-ball academy or our intensive summer camps, you are part of a lineage. Seeing someone who started exactly where you are—training on these same pitches—reach the USA international stage serves as a practical reminder that big dreams are achievable with the right support. We invite parents to these sessions too, because we know that a cricketer’s journey involves the whole family.
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