Gaekwad establishes SPCA in association with Postal dept.

Gaekwad establishes SPCA in association with Postal dept.

Vadodara, Sep 19 Former test cricketer, Anshuman Gaekwad announced setting up of 'Speed Post Cricket Academy (SPCA)' in association with Postal Training Centre (PTC), Vadodara for imparting coaching to trained cricketers, coaches, umpires, trainers etc.After two former Indian Test players Mohinder Amaranth and Kiran More set up two such academies in the city, Gaekwad is another player to do so.Talking to PTI today, Gaekwad said "the academy is set up in the picturesque setting at PTC's Mor Baugh cricket ground opp harni civilian airport."The Ground is named after 'Mor, our national bird peacock, as large number of peacocks are found there, said A K Joshi, Postmaster General, Vadodara range of the Post and Telegraph.Joshi told PTI today this ground has all the facilities for hosting cricket tourney of all levels, including Ranji Trophy."We will request the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) authorities and BCCI to stage some of the matches including ranji trophy, under 22, C K Naydu and Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament.Reason behind setting up of this academy at this ground is due to lack of such facilities in surrounding areas, Gaekwad said.