A Glance into the History of National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru : Ashwin Jangam

National Cricket Academy (NCA) is the apex cricket training institute in India. It is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka and is responsible for nurturing young talents and honing the skills of the existing national players. The academy is a part of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was established in 2000 with the aim of providing world-class cricket training facilities to Indian cricketers.

The History of National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru The idea of establishing a cricket academy in India was first discussed in the 1990s, and after much contemplation, the BCCI finally decided to set up an academy in Bengaluru. The academy was inaugurated on May 30, 2000, by the then Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly.