The ICC Academy (ICCA) is a cricket academy located in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that is managed and administered by the International Cricket Council. It was opened in 2009 under Rod Marsh, who was appointed as Director.
History
ICCA's facilities includes two ovals, each with ten turf pitches, outdoor turf and synthetic practice facilities, indoor practice facilities including Hawk Eye technology and a cricket-specific gymnasium. This Academy was planned and is managed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The two cricket grounds are installed with floodlights.
The opening was delayed until 2009. The ICCA was finally opened by Sharad Pawar, President ICC, Alan Isaac, VP, ICC and members of Dubai Sports City in October 2010. The ICCA was used for the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Facilities
- 2 full-size floodlit cricket ovals
- 38 Natural Turf pitches
- 6 indoor practice pitches
- 5700 square foot outdoor conditioning area
- Multi-media team room
- Physiotherapy and Medicine Centre
- 6 lane cricket cage
Uses
The academy regularly hosts international events such as:
- U-19 Cricket World Cup: 2014
- World T20 Qualifier: 2012
- Intercontinental Cup: 2011, 2012
- World Cricket League
It is also used as a training ground by:
- United Arab Emirates
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Australia
- Sri Lanka
List of Centuries
One Day Internationals
The following list summarizes the centuries scored in one Day Internationals at the venue.
List of Five Wicket Hauls
One Day Internationals
T20Is
See also
- International Cricket Council
- Dubai Sports City
References
External links
- Official website of ICC Academy
- Official Website of Dubai Sports City
- Official Website of International Cricket Council
