Pune, Dec. 7 -- In a significant push to the city's sports ecosystem, the Punit Balan Group on Saturday announced the launch of the Punit Balan Cricket Academy, billed as the country's largest private cricket training setup developed as per BCCI standards, as per a press release.

The initiative aims to provide world-class facilities and a structured pathway for aspiring cricketers from Pune and across Maharashtra.

Announcing the project, Punit Balan, CMD of the Punit Balan Group, said the academy will operate from two key locations, the Sinhgad College Ground in Vadgaon and a dedicated cricket ground in Lonavala. Both venues will host BCCI-standard facilities, enabling official BCCI matches to be played there from the next season.

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