You must be aware that a building stands strong only if the base is strong. It is the same in cricket! If a cricketer is not well trained, he might not succeed in his game. It is essential to ensure that the players are acquainted with all the necessary equipment required to learn the sport. Pakistan has not failed to build fascinating institutions for the players to provide the best coaching for students. Here, we provide you with a list of Pakistan's Top 10 cricket institutes.
1. Abdul Qadir International Cricket Academy
The former spinner of Pakistan, Abdul Qadir, is the founder of the Abdul Qadir International Cricket Academy (AQICA). Currently, his son Salman Qadir runs the Academy. The Institute is one of Pakistan's leading and valuable academies because it consists of highly authorized trainers and agile management. The academy has given many international cricketers, including Usman Qadir and Naseem Shah. The admission fees cost PKR 15000, the kit costs PKR 3,500, and the monthly expense is PKR 5000. It is located in Lahore.
2. Aleem Dar Cricket Academy
Aleem Dar Academy is organized by the well-known International Umpire Aleem Dar, who is popularly known for his Hawkeye decisions. This foundation trains exceptionally young aged players from 7 to 19. It is one of the excellent cricket academies in Pakistan. The academy has given many known names to the Pakistan Cricket Team. It is placed in Lahore with an admission fee of 7000 PKR, a monthly expenditure of 3000 PKR, and Kit of 1000 PKR. The institute offers free training and monthly scholarships for hearing-impaired children.
3. Customs Cricket Academy
Customs Cricket Academy was established by Waqar Hassan, a player from the first Pakistan Cricket Team. The academy comprises beginner, expert, national, and international levels of facilities and equipment. Cricketers like Anwar Ali, Shadab Kabir, Yasir Shah, Naved Latif, Muhammad Sami, Rashid Latif, Hasan Raza, Fawad Alam, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Rameez Aziz trained here. The institute was started in 1999 and the oldest academy is located in Karachi. The prices are quite low and affordable. The admission fee is 1000 PKR, and the monthly fee is 2000 PKR.
4. Azad Cricket Academy
Saeed Azad, the former Pakistan Cricketer, established Azad Cricket Academy. It provides all possible support through training to emerging cricketers. The academy has a bunch of qualified coaches and has all the essential supervision and practice needed for cricketers. There are no age criteria to get admission to the academy. It is located in Karachi with an admission fee of 3500 PKR, and a monthly fee of 1000 PKR. Players from the academy take part in U-16, U-17, and U-19 tournaments held in Karachi.
5. Vital Five Club Academy
The Vital Five Club focuses on bringing children to competitions, sessions, and outdoor matches to make them learn, enjoy, and experience. It provides good coaching for the underprivileged players too. The admission fee is 1000 PKR, and the Monthly fee is 2000 PKR. It is located in Karachi.
6. Tareen Cricket Academy
Tareen Cricket Academy was inaugurated by Ali Tareen, co-owner of Multan-Sultans, a cricket team from PSL. World-class cricketers like Jonty Rhodes, Azhar Mahmood, Garethy Batty, Ian Pont, and Mushtaq Ahmed were a part of Tareen Academy. Tareen academy is keener on polishing the players' gameplay and teaching them new techniques. The academy prioritizes future cricketers. The former England Cricket's spin bowling coach and the director Mr. David Parson and South African batting specialist coach Gio Colussi run the institute.
7. National Cricket Academy
The National Cricket Academy is considered one of the top cricket academies in Pakistan. It thoroughly trains and introduces the players to the game. It nurtures the players for international challenges and shapes their bodies and minds to overcome obstacles. Recently, the NCA developed its infrastructure and equipment due to the enhancement of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). National cricket academy is for those players who the selectors specify. General people are not allowed to get admission to the national cricket academy. It is precisely based on performance and abilities.
8. WICA Cricket Academy
WICA is the first-ever international cricket academy with Hi-Tech facilities for the players. The academy has national certified level-II coaches from England Cricket Board and Pakistan Cricket Board, and five international coaches. The academy consists of five different age groups under 10,13,16,19, and Pro. It is one of the leading cricket academies in Pakistan.
9. DHA Cricket Academy
DHA Academy is headed by the former cricketer and wicketkeeper Moin Khan. Moin Khan introduced new methods of coaching that include squash and swimming. The Academy provides advanced professional coaching techniques to keep the gameplay solid and consistent for the players. Academy also hosts mega-events of the sport. Arguably, the academy is one of the most luxurious academies that provides advanced facilities for the players.
10. Bajwa Cricket Academy
Bajwa Cricket academy is led by Asif Bajwa, the head of the coaches who train the players for 8 to 12 hours daily to provide them with the best possible way of teaching. The academy consists of levels 1, 2, and 3 with qualified coaches. People aged 10-40 will have access to the academy. The Bajwa cricket academy is one of Pakistan's most reputed cricket academies because it has produced amazing players like Tanvir Afzal and Muhammad Amir.
