Springdales School

DUBAI: Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni officially launched his first academy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday.

The academy, jointly launched by Dubai-based Pacific Sports Club and Aarka Sports Club, has been in operation for a couple of months at the Springdales School in Al Quoz.

The facility named the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA) will have some of the best coaches from India to train the wards, an official release states.