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Society Cricket Academy (SCA)
Nickname(s)SCA
Personnel
CoachSanjay Singh
OwnerDurgapur Steel Plant (DSP)
Team information
Colours  Sky Blue
  Navy Blue
Founded2019
Home groundGreen Gardens, Durgapur

Test kit

ODI kit

Society Cricket Academy is an Indian professional IInd Division cricket club based in Durgapur, West Bengal. It participates in various tournaments of varying age groups conducted by the Cricket Association of Bengal.Located near Gandhi Bhavan,40, Chaitanya Ave, A-Zone, Durgapur, West Bengal 713204.

Pitch

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Society Cricket Academy Pitch Undergoing Renovation 2024
Pitch Match Condition

Having a single match pitch of 22 yards ( Standard ICC Pitch ) made up of Black Soil. Renewed Every year for maintenance purposes. During Monsoon times the pitch is relayed every year with Black Soil fetched from banks of Ganga. The pitch generally favors batting having nice steep bounce. The pitch unlikely gets any massive turn and behaves as batting paradise.

Coaches

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The academy comprises of four coaches providing coaching to a total of approx 100+ players. The names of coaches are listed below.

. Sanjay Singh ( Head Coach )
. Sibu P Sharma
. Vinod Prasad
. Joy Verma

Admission

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Admission fees for this academy is currently Rs. 4000 (47.65USD) with a monthly fees of Rs. 600 (7.15USD). Need to approach the Academy provided location (40, Chaitanya Ave, A-Zone, Durgapur, West Bengal) for admission. All age groups under age of 30 are permitted to take admission in this academy.Everyday practice except Tuesday and Wednesday takes place.

Ground

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SCA Cricket Academy Ground

The academy has a decent size rectangular ground 45-50m boundary lengths from all the sides. The ground is seeded with Dhurba Grass (Cynodon dactylon) evenly cut and has almost a level playing field for U-14 and U-19 players.

Infrastructure

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The club has four practice pitches out of three being cemented and one made out of black soil. The club consists of one main pitch made out of black soil. Floodlights installation tender has been issued, would be installed by mid 2025. The club comprises of all basic coaching equipment and a small pavilion with washroom and guest facilities.