Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence rolls out talent hunt in Odisha and beyond

Bhubaneswar, Nov 3: The Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE), in collaboration with Club Pavilion by the Merlin Group, is launching an exclusive multi-city cricket talent hunt across Eastern India, aimed at discovering and nurturing promising young cricketers. Starting on November 9, 2024, in Bhubaneswar, the initiative will also reach Patna, Siliguri, and Kolkata, providing aspiring players an exceptional opportunity to receive top-tier training and support.

The Odisha trials will be held on November 9, 2024, at the BJB High School Ground in Bhubaneswar. The one-day selection event will be overseen by Vishal Bhatia, BCCI Level 1 Certified Coach and Head Coach at YSCE, and Satyendra Singh, BCCI Level 2 Certified Coach and Head Coach at YSCE ATP, Kolkata. Selected players will receive full scholarships to the YSCE Advanced Training Program, held at the Merlin Rise, Club Pavilion facility in Kolkata, giving them access to elite coaching and world-class facilities.

YSCE, founded by cricket legend Yuvraj Singh, is dedicated to fostering cricket talent through its Advanced Training Program, offered at its high-performance center in Kolkata. The scholarships awarded through this talent hunt will enable young players from East India to access expert coaching, regardless of financial barriers. Young cricketers aged 10-19 are invited to register at ysce.clubpavilion.com, with early registration encouraged due to limited spots.

Yuvraj Singh expressed his enthusiasm for the talent search, saying, "Our aim is to provide a platform for aspiring players from East India to showcase their skills and realize their potential. Cricket has a special place in this region, and at YSCE, we are committed to providing the best tools and training to help young players take their game forward. I am excited to witness the talent that emerges."

Saket Mohta, MD of Merlin Group, added, "In partnership with Yuvraj Singh, we are thrilled to host Eastern India’s first cricket academy led by this iconic player. We are committed to uncovering hidden talent, especially in Odisha, where cricket holds a strong cultural significance. We look forward to welcoming talented young cricketers from Bhubaneswar to YSCE’s state-of-the-art training facilities at Merlin Rise.”

The talent hunt will be conducted on the following dates and cities:

Bhubaneswar: November 9, 2024

Patna: November 16, 2024

Siliguri: November 17, 2024

Kolkata: November 23, 2024

The selected players will benefit from full scholarships to YSCE’s Advanced Training Program, providing them access to sports science, personalized coaching, and comprehensive cricket development aimed at preparing them for national and international competitions.