BCCI Inaugurates Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) |
| Facility | Centre of Excellence (New National Cricket Academy) |
| Location | Outskirts of Bengaluru |
| Vision | Nurturing the future of cricket, envisioned by Jay Shah (BCCI Secretary) |
| Campus Size | 40 acres |
| Grounds | 3 grounds as per ICC regulations |
| Indoor Facilities | Imported pitches from the UK and Australia, local surfaces |
| Outdoor Nets | 45 practice pitches organized into 9 clusters |
| Pitch Varieties | Mumbai red soil, Mandya soil, Kalahandi black cotton soil, concrete pitches |
| Safety Nets | Sourced from the UK |
| South Pavilion | G+2 structure, 45,000 sq. ft., includes one of the largest dressing rooms (3,000 sq. ft.) |
| Hall of Fame | Showcases India's cricketing legacy |
| Sports Science Block | 16,000 sq. ft. gym, 4 athletic tracks, physiotherapy rehab gym, sports science and medicine lab |
| Recovery Area | Jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, underwater pool spa, cold shower area |
| Other Sports | Open to leading Indian Olympians, supports sports science for athletes across various sports |