Dubai Sports City’s ICC Academy, the only global cricket facility with world-class facilities for local and international players, hosted Sana Mir, former captain of Pakistan Women’s Cricket team, as part of her visit to the UAE.

Sana Mir is Pakistan’s all-rounder, who plays internationally for Pakistan and domestically for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited Women. Mir currently ranks 1st in the Women’s ODI Bowlers in the ICC Player Rankings. “Cricket culture in the UAE is exciting, which is a testament to the country’s development of facilities for spectators and enthusiasts to enjoy the sport,” said Sana Mir. “Cricket’s fan base is growing rapidly in the region and institutions such as the International Cricket Council in Dubai Sports City are essential to promoting the sport to cricket fans with International matches, as well as the next generation of cricketers through its academy. It is also great to see more girls getting involved in the sport as the ICC Academy provides specific cricket programs for girls, in addition to its modern facilities and supportive coaching staff.”

During her visit, the ICC Academy Coaches conducted coaching sessions along with Sana Mir for children from different schools and ICCA Strikers participants. While interacting with the budding cricketers, Mir gave cricketing tips and shared her vast experience focusing especially on the world cup, including the challenges she faced during that time, as well as the most rewarding moments.

The ICC Academy hosts world class facilities including Cricket Pitches from Asian subcontinent, Australia, and England, Indoor Cricket Centre, Power Base Gym, as well as Practice facilities with Turf, Hybrid and Artificial pitches. The ICCA continuously provides opportunities for young people to meet their cricketing heroes through their coaching programs, where they become Strikers learning the coaching philosophy, methodologies, coaching resources, and more.

For more information on the ICC Academy, please visit: http://www.iccacademy.net/