“You Don’t Need a Big Name to Make It Big.”
Every great cricketer began with one fair chance — this is yours.
Join ACE Talent Hunt 2025-26, Andhra’s biggest cricket selection drive where passion meets opportunity and every performance is judged on merit, not fame.
🎯 Why This Talent Hunt Matters
India’s next cricket stars aren’t born in metros — they’re discovered on local pitches like ours. The ACE Talent Hunt 2025-26 gives every player aged 10–21 a fair, professional platform to prove skill, discipline & attitude. We’re not looking for fame — only raw potential and the hunger to grow.
🔥 The 3 Phases of Selection
Phase 1 – Nets Assessment (10–20 Dec)
Professional skill tests by certified coaches evaluating:
- 🏏 Batting
- 🎯 Bowling
- ⚡ Fielding
- 💪 Fitness & Discipline
Phase 2 – 5-Day Boot Camp (21–26 Dec)
- Tactical & technical sessions
- Strength & conditioning workshops
- Mental resilience & teamwork drills
- Match simulations under coaches
Phase 3 – Final Matches & Scholarship (3–5 Jan)
Short-listed players compete in official matches.
🏆 Best Performer = 100% Scholarship for 1 year of coaching, accommodation, food, fitness training & cricket kit.
🧒 Who Can Apply
- ✅ Boys & girls aged 10–21 years
- ✅ Any skill level (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
- ✅ Residents of Visakhapatnam, Sontyam, Gajuwaka, Madhurawada & nearby regions
- ✅ Players from Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana also welcome
💰 Application Details
Fee: ₹ 999 (paid after email confirmation). Includes Phase 1 Nets Assessment. No on-spot registration — online only. Limited to 1000 entries.
🏆 What You Get
✅ Professional evaluation by ACE coaches
✅ Eligibility for Boot Camp & Matches
✅ Competitive exposure in real games
✅ Chance to win 1-Year Full Scholarship
✅ Certificate of Participation for every player
✅ Merit-first selection — judged on performance, not fame
🏫 About ACE Academy
ACE – Academy for Cricket Excellence (Vizag) develops players into technically sound, match-ready athletes through data-driven training and qualified coaches.
🎓 The ACE Talent Hunt winner receives a 1-year, 100% scholarship to our Cricket, Residential & Fitness Program — covering coaching, accommodation, food, fitness training, and complete cricket kit.
📅 Event Schedule
| Phase | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nets Assessment | 10 – 20 Dec 2025 | ACE Grounds, Sontyam |
| 5-Day Boot Camp | 21 – 26 Dec 2025 | ACE Campus |
| Final Matches & Scholarship | 3 – 5 Jan 2026 | ACE Grounds |
📨 How to Apply
- 1️⃣ Click Apply Now
- 2️⃣ Fill details (Name, Age, Contact, City, Playing Role)
- 3️⃣ Receive official email with brochure + secure payment link (24 hrs)
- 4️⃣ Complete payment to lock your slot
- 5️⃣ Get reporting instructions before the event
Pro Tip: Slots fill fast — finish email registration early to secure your chance.