India Post News Service
CUPERTINO, CA: Top performers of California Cricket Academy (CCA) have been selected by Arjun-Vohra trust and Tech Mahindra for $3000 in scholarships for the next four years. The scholarship amount will go up by 10% every year.
For year 2018, following players for each age category were selected: U10 – Kritin Kothapally ($500); U12 – Khush Bhalala ($500); U15 – Rahul Jariwala ($1000) and U17 – Sakthi Karimanal ($1000).
Players’ selection for scholarship is based on the performances in the CCA internal games and tournaments, US competitive domestic tournaments and International competitive tournaments. To promote more youth games, performance in adult league for players 15 and below will not be counted. However, for 16 to18 category for adult league performance will be counted
Further, Criccblubs will be working with CCA to formulate point system and perform data analysis.
Academy also emphasizes on character and social contribution by players in their program. As a result, following additional criteria will also influence the selection process:
Attendance in physical fitness, classes and team practices; on and off field comportment; manager and coach feedback; volunteering related to cricket for CCA supported programs.
Top three players nominated on quantitative factors and independent committee will recommend to the Trust the player’s selection in the age category.
