Kolkata, Jan. 13 -- Former cricket star Yuvraj Singh on Saturday formally inaugurated Yuvraj Singh Centres of Excellence & Merlin Group's "High-performance Centre" at Merlin Rise at Rajarhat in the city.

" This is a significant step towards our mission of creating a world-class sports ecosystem in India. Through Yuvraj Singh Centres of Excellence, we aim to provide the best coaching and training facilities to aspiring cricketers.. Kolkata holds a special place in my heart, and I am delighted to bring this High-Performance Centre to the city, which has a rich sporting heritage." Cricket World Cup 2011 winning star Yuvraj Singh said.

"Sports as a career has assumed greater significance in today's world, and Merlin, as a group, is committed ...