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Updated August 6th, 2018 at 18:50 IST

Sachin Tendulkar joins forces with Middlesex to launch cricket academy

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Middlesex joined forces to launch an academy to teach young cricket aspirants.

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The Indian cricketing legend joined hands with English county club Middlesex Cricket to set up the "Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy" (TMGA). Sachin Tendulkar waited five years since retirement before launching his own cricket academy and he plans to take this venture beyond cricket's traditional pockets. 

The academy will provide young girls and boys between the age of nine and 14 an opportunity to learn from master blaster himself and Middlesex Cricket. The academy begun with the launch of its first cricket camp at Merchant Taylor's School in Northwood on August 6. Meanwhile, more camps have been planned in Mumbai, London and further afield.  The first camp of the academy in the 'City of Dreams' is scheduled to be held during the month of November.

The Indian batting legend believes that it is a huge step in realizing his dream of ensuring that India's best cricketing talents get the best training facilities. Commenting on the launch of this initiative, Tendulkar said:

"I am delighted to be partnering with Middlesex Cricket on this new venture. The objective is not only to produce good cricketers but also good global citizens of the future. Through this association, Middlesex and I are focused on providing the very best in cricket education, as much as possible, for our students."

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The academy which does not mention the word cricket in its name, will provide training through a curriculum developed by the coaches at the county. While the primary focus being on cricket, Tendulkar insists he wants to help foster a sporting culture in the nation.

Richard Goatley, CEO of Middlesex Cricket said, "It has been a great privilege over the past six months to work with Sachin Tendulkar and his team in developing what we believe will be the market leading coaching programme in the world. Our established academy programme, twinned with the unique insight, knowledge and ability of the most successful cricketer of all time will provide kids with a unique experience that they will never forget."

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Published August 6th, 2018 at 18:50 IST

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