Delhi Capitals inspire young cricketers with 'Beyond Boundaries' masterclass in Gurgaon

Gurugram, April 16: A leading global provider, of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, DP World advanced its commitment to grassroots cricket by hosting a masterclass for young cricketers at Conscient Sports Arena, Gurgaon, as part of its global Beyond Boundaries Initiative. The girls and boys, who participated in the masterclass have been beneficiaries of this initiative, belonging to Delhi Capitals' grassroots academies, according to a release from DP World.

The girls and boys who participated in the masterclass, belonging to Delhi Capitals' grassroots academies, have been beneficiaries of this initiative, as per the Delhi Capitals press release.

The masterclass featured Delhi Capitals stars KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, and Vipraj Nigam, alongside Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, head coach Hemang Badani, and bowling coach Munaf Patel.

The training session delivered practical insights into technical skills building, developing physical strength and mental discipline - offering the young players a unique opportunity to learn directly from some of cricket's biggest stars and seasoned coaches, the release said.

Sunil Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Delhi Capitals, said, as quoted by a press release, "This masterclass reinforces Delhi Capitals' and DP World's shared commitment of empowering the next generation of cricketers, be it by providing access to the right equipment and facilities, or training sessions and inspiration from their cricketing idols. Watching these young cricketers train today and seeing their hunger to learn was incredibly fulfilling."

The participants were kitted out in the professional gear they had previously received in 2024, when DP World delivered 500 kits to grassroots academies and unveiled two repurposed shipping containers at Delhi's Aerocity Ground. These containers, each uniquely designed with custom artwork, now serve as functional changing rooms and pavilions for young players.

Since launching during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, DP World has pledged ten cricket kits for every 100 runs scored in ICC tournaments, pledging 4,470 kits to date. Of that figure, DP World has delivered 2,750 cricket kits so far globally, including 1,250 in India, with five repurposed containers deployed across the country in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Ahmedabad.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.

This is such a fantastic initiative! Giving young cricketers access to top-tier training and inspiration is how we'll develop the next generation of champions. Kudos to DP World and Delhi Capitals 👏

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Priya M.

Love seeing KL Rahul mentoring kids! He's such a great role model. My nephew attended this session and hasn't stopped talking about it since. The shipping container changing rooms are such a creative idea too!

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Amit S.

While I appreciate the initiative, I hope they're also focusing on talent from smaller towns and villages where access to such facilities is even more limited. The big cities already have plenty of opportunities.

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Sneha P.

The mental discipline aspect is so important! Cricket isn't just about physical skills. These kids are getting life lessons that will help them on and off the field 💪

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Vikram J.

Great to see corporate social responsibility in action. DP World is setting a great example for other companies to follow. The kit-per-runs concept is brilliant!

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Neha R.

My daughter was part of this program last year and it completely transformed her game. The confidence boost these kids get from interacting with their heroes is priceless ❤️

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