World Cup-winning captain M.S. Dhoni on Saturday inaugurated his first global cricket academy in the bustling metropolis.
The academy, jointly launched by Dubai-based Pacific Sports Club and Aarka Sports Club, has been in operation for a couple of months at the Springdales School in Al Quoz.
The facility named the M.S. Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA) will have coaches from India.
It was officially launched by the former India captain himself in the presence of excited trainees, parents and other key stakeholders of the facility.
The academy has four turf, three cement and three matted pitches, spin and swing bowling machine, safety nets, lights for night practice, in-house sports shop for quality cricket gear and video analysis.
The coaching staff, led by former Mumbai bowler Vishal Mahadik, is well equipped to manage the progress of the students.
Speaking about his association with the academy, Dhoni said: “I am delighted to be a part of this venture and will contribute to make it a success. It has been my dream to contribute to the game in every way possible.”