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BCCI Completes New 40-Acre Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
Deccan Herald2h
THE BRIEF
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The BCCI has completed its state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, a project spanning 40 acres that was initiated on February 14, 2022, to replace the National Cricket Academy.
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Former BCCI secretary Jay Shah led the project, personally overseeing legal hurdles and land regularisation challenges to ensure the infrastructure was fully operational by November 2024.
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Incumbent secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the facility was built on a war footing, with VVS Laxman playing a key role in the transition and development process since December 2021.