Delhi Capitals DC has announced the Global Academy Cup, an inter-academy T20 tournament that aims to bring together emerging cricket talents from across its global network.
The tournament will be held from April 2 to 9, with matches being played at the DC Ball Park Ground in Palam Vihar and AB Rising Cricket Academy in Chhawla. The week-long competition will see participation from seven academies, including international participation, who will compete in the U13 and U15 categories.
Designed as a structured competitive platform, the tournament will follow the T20 format, with each team guaranteed a minimum of 4-5 matches. The initiative aims to provide consistent match experience to young cricketers by acquainting them with the standards and environment associated with the Delhi Capitals setup.
A key aspect of the DC Global Academy Cup is the opportunity for participating players to experience the wider Delhi Capitals ecosystem, including experiencing the IPL match-day environment. The tournament will be held at professional venues, ensuring a high-quality sporting experience for all teams involved.
Speaking about the Academy Cup, Delhi Capitals CEO Sunil Gupta said:
“At Delhi Capitals, we are focused on building a strong pathway for young cricketers, and the DC Global Academy Cup is an important step in that direction. By bringing together academies from different regions, including international partnerships, we want to create a platform that encourages competitive cricket at an early stage.
He said, “Grassroots development in DC is one of our key focuses. Through initiatives like this, we aim to provide young players with meaningful opportunities to play, learn and understand the demands of the game in a structured environment. It is equally important for us to expose them to the professional ecosystem the game is in today.”
Academies participating in the inaugural edition include:
1. DC London (Saz Mahmood Cricket Academy)
2. DC TSS Bangalore
3. DC Heritage Gurgaon
4. DC Ball Park Palam Vihar
5. DC Mayur Vihar
6. DC Noida Sector 44
7. DC GBS Saket
The standout performers of the competition will be closely monitored as part of Delhi Capitals' long-term talent identification and development pathway.
Delhi Capitals has consistently invested in grassroots cricket, with initiatives like the recently concluded DC Schools Cup in 2025 giving young players from across Delhi the opportunity to compete at top venues including the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The DC Global Academy Cup takes that approach a step further, creating a more competitive stage for DC's Academy players and solidifying the franchise's pathway from early development to the higher levels of the game.
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