Dhangadhi Cricket Academy has started a school cricket program of its own. Former Nepal captain Binod Das and current member of Nepal team Shakti Gauchan inaugurated school cricket program in the Academy.
Both the players were apparently impressed by the talent seen in the U-12 cricketers that turned up for the inaugural of the program. These children will attend the coaching given to them every Saturday.
Some of the best talent found in the U-12 program of Dhangadhi Cricket Academy are to be sent to National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Kathmandu, after a stint in Dhangadhi itself. The selected players are to be provided full scholarship to be trained in Kathmandu. NCA is to take care of the expenses of the children once they’re here.
The U-12 cricket program is affiliated to the U-12 program of NCA. NCA launched its U-12 program in late January this year, with an aim to find talented young cricketers and imparting cricket skills to the players at early age. The program is also expected to increase the player pool base and popularize cricket among the school going children. Binod Das is also the coach of NCA.