18 boys from the NCU area will be heading to India for ten days to experience the tour of a lifetime next month.
The trip is the brainchild of NCU Boys Talent Lead Ian Butler, with the former New Zealand international enthused about the benefits it will bring to the NCU in the coming years.
"Over the past year, we’ve been focused on creating meaningful experiences for our players, giving future elite athletes a taste of the challenges international cricket presents," Butler told the NCU website.
"It started as an idea, and then it was all about figuring out how to bring it to life. Fortunately, we had connections at CSK, and from there, the planning kicked into gear to ensure it all came together!
The goal is to push our players to improve in every aspect, and to take them out of their comfort zones. Chennai will offer a completely different challenge compared to Jordanstown. Hearing coaches from the CSK Academy discuss their philosophies on playing spin, bowling spin, and their overall cricketing strategies will keep our players constantly thinking about the game. It will challenge them to refine their game plans and put them into practice on turning wickets, facing high-quality spinners and batters—an invaluable learning opportunity.
"I don’t believe there’s a richer cultural experience in the cricketing world than what India offers. When you also consider the skills and insights our players can gain, it becomes a truly career-defining opportunity. On top of that, it’s an unforgettable life experience."
The 18 boys will be joined by three experienced coaches including Knights Coach Simon Johnston, as well as Jonny Parker and Chris Taylor.
The tour to India runs from February 8th to the 18th.
NCU BOYS INDIAN TOUR
- Hridhaan Salian
- David Agnew
- Marko Bates
- Robbie McCollam
- Lucas McKeown
- Jack Smyth
- Ben Walsh
- Jacob McClure-Dalzell
- Seb Yeates
- Alex Armstrong
- Harry Dyer
- Adam Heasley
- Luka Bates
- Matthew Kennedy
- Daniel Rayner
- Elliot Parkhill
- Alexander Ogle
- Cameron Wilson
