Ravichandran Ashwin to open GenNext Kings' Cricket Academy in Dubai

Ravichandran Ashwin scalped 17 wickets in the recently concluded 3-match Test series against Sri Lanka. He played a vital role with the ball and got the team wickets at regular intervals. Considering the heavy workload, the spearhead spinner has been rested for the limited-overs series against the same opposition, starting next week.

His venture GenNext Cricket Academy in Chennai is a hit among the budding cricketers and he often spends some time with the aspirants of the game. Ashwin is often termed a very intelligent cricketer, and he doesn’t leave a stone unturned when it comes to passing on the goods. His academy has partnered with Kings’ school and has announced the launch of his new academy in the UAE.

A unique concept

Olivier, who holds the same role at Kings’ School, believes it’s a milestone step. “The GenNext Kings’ Cricket Academy will be the first and only cricket academy that is an extension of a school cricket programme,” he told Sport360. “Ashwin and his coaching team has designed his own training programmes which will be taught at the academy. I’m confident this will set the benchmark for sports academies and schools in the region.”

Delighted to partner with the best

Alan Williamson, director of education at Kings’ Schools, said: “Kings’ are delighted to enter into a partnership with quite simply one of the best cricketers in modern times. We are massively ambitious in terms of our aims for developing cricket in Kings’ and at school level in Dubai.”

Akshay Khanna, head of business development for Kings’ Schools, added: “We are delighted to offer budding cricketers, both Kings’ students and beyond, the opportunity to make greater use of our outstanding coaching team, facilities and access to what is pegged to be the top cricketing academy in the UAE.” Ashwin has also confirmed the news of playing for Worcestershire in the county championship.