NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder and coach, Madan Lal, today announced the launching of a cricket academy in Delhi to provide specialised training to boys from the age of nine.

The academy would be set up at the Delhi Development Authority Sports Complex near the Siri Fort, with former Delhi batsman Manu Nayyar as his assistant.

Giving details at a press meet in the presence of former India captain Kapil Dev, Madan Lal said he would hold a 15-day camp from May 15 and about 60-70 boys will be shortlisted. "Ten per cent will be from the poorer sections of the society and they will be provided free coaching," he said.

Robin Singh fit

CHENNAI: Gutsy Indian all-rounder Robin Singh, who was injured on March 31 last at Kochi, on the eve of India-Australia one-dayer for the Pepsi Cup, is fully fit and available for selection for the coming triangular one-day series between Kenya, Bangladesh and hosts India scheduled from May 14 to 31 next.

Robin said he wouldsend the doctor's report and fitness certificate to the Board of Control for Cricket in India in a day or two.

Eves' ODI series

NEW DELHI: The Women's Cricket Association of India today announced a quandrangular one-day series in November this year to commemorate the silver jubilee of the WCAI.

World Cup runners-up New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and hosts India will form the field, according to the WCAI secretary Anuradha Dutt. The decision was taken at the WCAI's executive committee meeting held here.

It was also decided to send the Indian team on a three-week tour of Pakistan for a one-day series in May-June this year, the WCAI release said.

Satellite tennis

HYDERABAD: The second leg of the Satellite Tennis tournament for men will be held here in October this year.

The first leg of the Satellite tourney would be held at Mumbai, the second at Hyderabad and the third at Bangalore.