New Delhi–Continuing its international expansion, the Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy has entered North America with the launch of its first academy in Canada, marking a significant step in the franchise’s growing global footprint.
The new academy, based in Mississauga, Ontario, will bring Delhi Capitals’ structured, high-performance training philosophy to one of the world’s fastest-growing cricket regions. The move underlines the franchise’s long-term commitment to grassroots development and its vision of creating a globally connected pathway for aspiring cricketers.
Operating under Delhi Capitals’ established coaching curriculum and technical framework, the Ontario academy will focus on structured training, performance monitoring and long-term player development. Trial sessions and talent identification programmes are scheduled for January 2026, with full-fledged training programmes set to begin thereafter.
With the Canada launch, Delhi Capitals further strengthens its overseas academy network, building on its successful presence in the United Kingdom through the Delhi Capitals Sajid Mahmood Cricket Academy in London. The North American foray represents the franchise’s second international hub and reflects its ambition to extend elite coaching environments beyond India.
Speaking on the expansion, Delhi Capitals CEO Sunil Gupta said the initiative was a key step towards building a sustainable global development ecosystem. “North America is witnessing rapid growth in cricket participation and infrastructure. This academy allows us to extend our coaching philosophy and performance frameworks to aspiring players in the region. Our focus remains on creating clear pathways, sharing best practices, and supporting young cricketers as they aim to compete at the highest level,” he said.
Derek Perera, Founder and Director of the Ontario Cricket Academy (OCA), described the partnership as a natural progression of OCA’s long-standing development philosophy. “For over 20 years, our pathway has produced more Canadian representatives than any other academy. As cricket in North America becomes increasingly professional, this collaboration connects Canadian talent with global standards, elite environments and real opportunities,” Perera said, adding that the partnership would benefit the future of Canadian cricket as a whole.
The Ontario centre adds depth to the Delhi Capitals Academy network, which continues to expand across India and overseas through high-performance centres, school partnerships and international hubs. The franchise remains focused on accessibility, inclusivity and excellence in cricket development.
Delhi Capitals competes in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Co-owned by the GMR Group and JSW Group, the franchise was founded in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils before rebranding in 2019. The team reached its maiden IPL final in 2020 and has been a consistent performer in the WPL, reaching the final in all three editions so far and finishing runners-up each time. (Source: IANS)
