The ICC Academy (ICCA) is a cricket academy located in

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, that is managed and administered by the

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. It was opened in 2009 under

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, 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

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nasium. The opening was delayed until 2009. This

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is planned and Managed by the

(ICC). The two cricket grounds are installed with floodlights. ICCA was finally opened by

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, President ICC,

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, VP, ICC and members of

in October 2010. 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 *

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It is also used as a training ground by: *

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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

References

External links

Official website of ICC AcademyOfficial Website of Dubai Sports City Official Website of International Cricket Council
{{List of cricket grounds in United Arab Emirates

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History

Facilities

Uses

List of Centuries

One Day Internationals

List of Five Wicket Hauls

One Day Internationals

T20Is

See also

References

External links