NAVI MUMBAI, DEC 24 : Ace former international all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, launched 33rd centre of Cricket Academy of Pathans at Panvel in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

CAP’s managing director Harmeet Vasdev was also present at the launch event.

CAP, with its technology-enabled centres, armed with strong on-ground curriculum — designed by International Cricket experts and run by highly qualified & certified coaches, will be a boon for aspiring cricketers of Panvel region to fulfil their dreams, a release issued here stated.

While sharing his experiences and exposure of playing cricket at the highest level, Pathan emphasised importance of regular practice, fitness, dedication and hard work to be able to make a difference in the cut-throat competitive cricket circuit in the country.

Talking about the success of CAP, he described how the brand CAP has grown rapidly in the past 15 months post ease of covid restrictions and is now leaving no stone unturned towards marking its presence in every part of the country to provide an opportunity to young talents.

A total of 180 plus CAP students have represented their states and districts in various tournaments, including Ranji Trophy, C K Nayudu Trophy, Cooch Behar Trophy and many more such tournaments, he stated.

On his future plans for CAP, Pathan added that Cricket Academy of Pathans aims to have over 100 centres under its umbrella across the country by 2024.

“On road towards 100 plus mark, we have 10 to 12 launches in next 3 months in cities like Ghaziabad, Siliguri, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Palghar, Visakhapatnam, Jammu, Kolkata, New Delhi and Coimbatore,” he informed.(UNI)