The ICC Academy in Dubai is a world-class cricket training facility established in 2009 in partnership with the International Cricket Council and Dubai Sports City. The Academy aims to enhance cricket skills for players, coaches, umpires and administrators through targeted development programs. It features outdoor facilities like natural turf pitches replicating conditions in major cricket nations, as well as indoor training areas. The Academy regularly hosts international cricket teams, coaches elite players, and provides tailored training packages to optimize preparation for high-level competition. Its strategic location in Dubai also allows convenient access to much of the global cricket community.

1. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
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2. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
The ICC
106 International
Member
Countries
Comprising 10 Full Members, 36 Associate
Members and 60 Affiliate Members, it is
responsible for the administration and
management of international cricket and
driven by their vision to captivate and inspire
people of every age, gender, background
and ability while building bridges between
continents, countries and communities.
The ICC delivers major international events
across the games three established formats.
The ICC head office is located in Dubai Sports
City, directly next door to the ICC Academy.
“We were surprised to be able to train in
conditions in Dubai that replicated different
locations around the world... you can see the
advantage of practicing here for a tour”
Hashim Amla, South Africa’s top order batsman
ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
The International Cricket
Council (ICC) is the official
international governing
body of cricket.
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3. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
Our Key Features
At the ICC Academy, players, coaches,
umpires, curators and administrators are
able to enhance skills in an environment
focused on targeted development and
achievement in our sport.
The ICC Academy
The establishment of the ICC Academy in
2009 was a bold initiative from Dubai Sports
City, in partnership with the International
Cricket Council. Australian cricketer, Rod
Marsh, New Zealands’ Dayle Hadley and
current Head Coach, Pakistan’s Mudassar
Nazar worked to create a global centre
of cricketing excellence in education and
training.
Our emphasis is to deliver a world
class faculty in cricket that enables:
“I have to say some of the
wickets here at the academy
are just like what we play on
in South Asia”
Umar Gul , Pakistan fast bowler
ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
Top international teams to prepare for
major series on tailored turf wickets;
Developing nations to hone techniques
with coaching support and leading
technology;
Local, regional teams to gain relevant
practice and competitive experience.
Elite umpires to undertake skills
development to improve performance;
Curators to share expertise and exchange
ideas;
Administrators to be inspired to raise
standards of cricket governance globally.
Turf pitches that replicate different
playing conditions;
Adaptable Indoor practice facilities;
Latest scientific analytics delivering a
new dimension to skills development.

4. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
Dubai Sports City (DSC) is a
project like no other.
Spread over 50 million sq ft. this is a place to
live, work, learn and play – with top quality
sports action and sports facilities at the
heart of it all: a venue for world class events
as well as a learning ground for local and
international talent; a community of over
50,000 people living, working and playing in
a dynamic world-class environment.
Dubai’s major advantage lies
in its strategic location at the
heart of the cricketing world.
Dubai is connected with 1/3rd
of the world’s population
within a 4 hour flight time.
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pakistan
england
bangladesh
India
Sri Lanka
zimbabwe
south africa
New Zealand
Dubai is connected with
1/3rd of the world’s
population within a 4 hour
flight time.
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west indies
australia
It delivers a full calendar of top class international sporting
events including golf, horse racing, rallying, powerboat
racing, rugby , snooker and international cricket.
Year round good weather, a safe environment, major
transportation links and world beating leisure including
shopping and fine dining make Dubai the ultimate elite
sport training location.

5. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
Outdoor Facilities
2 Full-size floodlit ODI accredited cricket ovals
38 Natural turf practice pitches
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“Outside at the ICC Academy, we have
recreated playing surfaces from the major
cricketing nations to deliver the finest
elite cricket practice and play facility
anywhere on earth”
Tony Hemming, Head Curator, ICC Academy
ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
2 Pavilions with 4 changing rooms, match
officials’ changing and officiating rooms and
150 sq. meters covered outdoor area.
ICC Academy Indoor Facility.
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4 English pitches
3 Hybrid pitches
5 Synthetic pitches
12 Asian – Pakistan pitches
6 Australian – WACA pitches
6 Australian – GABBA pitches3
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Multi-purpose training areas –
easily converted to suit coaching
requirements including centre
wicket training.
6 indoor practice pitches – 2 spin
friendly nets, 2 pace friendly nets
and 2 batting friendly nets.
Hawk-Eye tracking and video
analysis system including high
speed cameras.
Variable speed and spin bowling
machines.
3 Changing rooms with a fully
equipped recovery area, Ice Bath
& Massage Table
Fully equipped gymnasium
Up to 30-seat fully equipped
multi-media lecture rooms
Physiotherapy treatment rooms
Fully equipped sports medicine
and treatment centre
Retail shop
“I heard a lot about this centre of excellence and
wanted to be here. I am really impressed with
the quality of the facility and just a place where
everyone would like to come before a tour. It’s
absolutely perfect.”
Richie Richardson, former West Indies batsman and current team manager
Indoor Facilities
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Other
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Events, Competitive Matches and Practice
Practice
Pre Series
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Just some of our regular clients

8. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
Equipment & Training aids
We provide an integrated technology
suite comprising digital data capture
and analysis that will enable real-time
playback, bringing a new dimension to
reviewing and improving the techniques
of players and officials.
Hawk-Eye Timing Gates

9. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
Packages & Intakes
Whatever the duration, budget,
sporting requirement and
ultimate ambition – and as an
individual or an elite team – we
can arrange tailored packages to
suit your exacting requirements.
From specialized camps with a focus on bowling, batting
and wicket keeping to our suite of support services of
net bowlers, physio’s, strength and conditioning, match
arrangement to linking your activities with other incoming
teams. We can also handle your full logistics including
travel, transport and accommodation, our full
range of unparalleled services will prepare
you well for the next level.
“ The ICC Academy is the perfect place
to stage training camps for cricketers of
all levels and abilities. I visited with the
England Physical Disability Cricket Team
and found the facilities and the staff first
class, my squad were very well looked after
and we will be returning”
Ian Martin, Head of Disability Cricket for the ECB
ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket

10. ICC Academy, Dubai The Home Of High Performance Cricket
The Home of High Performance Cricket
ICC Academy
Dubai Sport City
P O Box 111123
Dubai, UAE
www.ICCAcademy.net
T: +971 (0)4 4481355
F: +971 (0)4 4481354
E: info@ICCAademy.net
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