Chennai, Dec 22 (PTI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will belaunching a cricket academy in the middle of next year in aneffort to hone the skills of youngsters.
The hugely popular IPL franchise, which will be returningto the League after serving a two-year suspension, is planningthe academy, CSK's whole-time director K George John saidhere.
He also said the franchise's support staff could be ropedin to help out at the academy.
Meanwhile, the fourth edition of Junior Super Kingsinter-school T20 Championship, a state-wide event, will beginin the city on December 26.
Under the first phase, matches will be held in Chennaiand seven other districts, the organisers said here today.
The final phase for the winners from six districts(Madurai and Tirunelveli to be taken as one district) and thewinner and runner-up from Chennai will be held in Tirunelvelifrom January 7, 2018.
India cricketer Abhinav Mukund, who was present at thelaunch, said such tournaments provide a good platform foryoung players and hoped to see good talents like M SWashington Sundar emerge.
"I have played a lot of such school tournaments when Iwas at St Bede's school. It is a great opportunity foryoungsters I hope this tournament will unearth talents likeWashington Sundar," he added.
Leading city schools will be taking part in the Chennaiphase. PTI SS APRAPR.
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