Jaipur, (Rajasthan) April 10, 2026: Students will now have the opportunity to build a very strong career in cricket alongside their academics. Dharav High School, Ajmer Road, Jaipur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DK Sports Academy (Cricket Academy of Pathans). The main objective of this initiative is to launch a special program for all hostel students, enabling them to pursue professional cricket training along with their studies. Under this Integrated Cricket Excellence Program, students will now receive school education, accommodation, meals, and high-level cricket coaching all at one particular place. This will save them from the hassle of travelling to different locations and help them utilize their time more effectively.
Highlighting the broader vision behind the collaboration, Ms. Aditi Misra, Director, Dharav High School, Ajmer Road, said, “At Dharav High School, we believe education must go beyond academics and help every child explore his or her full potential. Sports play a vital role in shaping discipline, confidence, teamwork, and resilience in students. Our association with DK Sports Academy reflects our commitment to providing young learners with a well-rounded platform where they can pursue excellence in both education and cricket. We see this as a meaningful step towards nurturing talent in a more structured and future-ready manner.”
According to the agreement, Dharav High School will also provide academic education along with hostel facilities, meals, and other essential amenities for the students. DK Sports Academy, under the banner of “Cricket Academy of Pathans,” will offer professional cricket training through experienced coaches. The training will mainly focus on technical skills, fitness, and match practice. Responsibilities related to safety of students have also been clearly refined. The school will be responsible for the safety of students within the school campus and hostel premises, while DK Sports Academy will be accountable for students’ safety and any related incidents during training of cricket, matches, or travel.
Expressing her happiness over this agreement, Nishi Dhanjal, Principal of Dharav High School, Ajmer Road, said: “Our constant effort has always been to ensure that children are not limited only to textbooks, but are given opportunities to grow in every field. This partnership with DK Sports Academy is a major step in that direction. Through this program, students staying in our hostel will receive professional cricket training alongside their studies, helping them maintain a balance between academics and sports. We believe this initiative will boost their confidence and help guide their careers in the right direction.”
This initiative will be beneficial for students who wish to pursue a career in cricket from a very young age while their education as well. Balancing sports and academics is quite challenging, but integrated programs like this create an opportunity to advance in both simultaneously. It also provides students with access to quality education and professional cricket training at one place, ultimately saving time and enabling them to perform better. At the same time, the program will support their physical and mental development and provide them with a strong platform to achieve their goals.
