SRT10 ALTEVOL Centre of Excellence, a high-performance cricket training facility in Ahmedabad backed by Sachin Tendulkar, will open its doors on 10 April with the aim of making professional cricket coaching more accessible to young aspirants aged five and above. Although the launch was first announced last year, the academy is now set to begin operations with a training framework focused on technique, fitness, and structured player development pathways.
Located at Shankus Farm near Vaishnodevi Circle on SG Road, the sprawling 40,000 sq. yard sports campus has been designed as a holistic athlete development ecosystem. The facility blends structured coaching programmes with infrastructure typically associated with elite training environments, including professional cricket nets, an in-house match-ready ground, a high-performance gymnasium, and a dedicated running track.
The Ahmedabad facility builds on the foundation of the wider SRT10 ecosystem, which includes the SRT10 Global Academy at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. That centre has already emerged as a destination for sports training, combining international-standard infrastructure with a structured curriculum aimed at developing not only skilled athletes but also well-rounded individuals.
The new academy represents SRT10’s broader push to expand professional-grade sports education beyond India’s metro cities. By establishing a base in Ahmedabad, the initiative seeks to nurture local talent while also attracting aspiring cricketers from neighbouring regions in search of structured, high-quality training.
The project is further strengthened by its partnership with Altevol Sports Academy, recognised for its contributions to Indian tennis since 2018 and for its collaboration with Germany’s Alexander Waske Tennis University, as well as by its association with the Shankus Group. Together, these partnerships bring both credibility and a valuable multi-sport perspective to the venture.
A group of former first-class and India international cricketers will mentor the academy’s trainees. Coaches have been carefully selected and trained under the SRT10 methodology, ensuring alignment with international training standards. The programme will be led by Dr Atul Gaikwad, Global Head Coach of the SRT10 Global Academy, who brings extensive experience in high-performance cricket development.
Gaikwad said, “Inspired by Sachin Sir’s journey, what we are building here is a serious training environment, not just a coaching set-up. The focus is on getting the basics right early, exposing children to real match situations, and helping them understand the game, not just play it. Over time, this kind of structured, consistent training is what separates casual participation from real progress. Our aim is to give young players in Ahmedabad that edge from day one.”
SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence CEO Chirag Patel added, “At SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence, our focus is driven by the vision to raise the standard of grassroots sports in Ahmedabad and nearby areas. Nurtured within the larger vision set by Sachin Tendulkar, we are bringing together world-class infrastructure, structured coaching, and a long-term framework for athlete development. This is a movement that will be driven by the young talents, under the guidance of experienced mentors.”
