Sharjah, UAE · Youth Cricket Academy
Where young talent learns to win.
Structured, professional coaching for ages 5 to 19 in a development-first environment, founded by retired professional cricketer Shehzad Altaf, at Sharjah's recognized venues.
- Founder
- Shehzad Altaf, retired pro cricketer
- Alumni
- Players in the UAE national side
- Venues
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Flag Island
Our partners
Sharjah CricketOfficial partner
EmiratesHydration partner
FIT CapitalGym partnerProfessional coaches
Real playing credentials
3 sports
Cricket, swimming, gym
Ages 5 to 19
Structured by age group
Net venues
Sharjah, Ajman & Rolla
Real pathways
From first net to nation
Choose your sport
Which sport is yours?
Flagship program
Cricket
Turf and cement wickets, bowling machines and a full development pathway.
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All age groups
Swimming
From first strokes to competitive squad, with safe, structured coaching.
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FIT Capital · Gym & pool
Gym
Strength and conditioning at FIT Capital, for our athletes and gym-only members alike.
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Why MS YTCA
Serious about the things that actually develop a player.
Expert coaches
Qualified coaches with real playing credentials, led by the founder.
World-class facilities
Turf and cement wickets, bowling machines and full practice nets.
Age-based programs
Structured groups for ages 5 to 19, from first net to academy level.
Player development
A development-first method tracked term over term, not ad-hoc sessions.
Pathway to success
A clear route from beginner to competitive and representative cricket.
The Pathway
Stage 01 / 04
The first session
A child walks into the nets for the first time. We meet them where they are, build confidence with bat and ball, and make them want to come back.
Stage 02 / 04
Structured development
Age-based groups, qualified coaches and a clear curriculum. Technique, match awareness and fitness, tracked term over term, not left to chance.
Stage 03 / 04
Competitive cricket
Selection into academy teams, organized fixtures and tournament play. Players learn to perform under pressure and own their game.
Stage 04 / 04
Representing the nation
The few who go furthest progress to district, club and national level. Our alumni already wear the UAE badge. Your child could be next.
Programs
Cricket-led, built around your child's age and stage.
Flagship program
Cricket
Our most developed program. Turf and cement wickets, bowling machines, age-group teams and a full development pathway, coached by qualified staff with real playing experience.
Ages 5 – 8
Foundation
First bat, ball and movement. Fun-led fundamentals that build coordination and a love of the game.
Ages 9 – 12
Development
Core technique, the basics of match play and physical literacy, in structured weekly sessions.
Ages 13 – 16
Performance
Match craft, specialization in batting, bowling or keeping, and competitive team selection.
Ages 17 – 19
Academy
High-performance training, fitness and the competitive pathway toward representative cricket.
Cricket leads. Swimming and gym complete the picture.
MS YTCA is a multi-sport academy. Every sport is structured by age group and taught by qualified coaches, so your child develops the right way whichever path they choose.
Flagship program
Cricket
All age groups
Swimming
Athletic development
Gym
Facilities & venues
Proper surfaces, real equipment, recognized grounds.
Turf & cement wickets
Match-standard surfaces for realistic practice and play.
Bowling machines
Programmable pace and spin for high-repetition batting work.
Practice nets
Multiple lanes for batting, bowling and throwdowns.
Ground & net booking
Book sessions and ground time around school and family life.
Recognized venues
Associated with Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Flag Island, Rolla.
Match & tournament play
Organized fixtures and competition through the season.
Where they are now
From our nets to the national side.
UAE national sideCP Rizwan
Former UAE captain
UAE national sideRameez Shehzad
UAE international batter
Your child, next?
The pathway is open to every member. Start with a trial.
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Locations
Find your nearest center.
Our cricket academy is based at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Cricket net bookings are available across our UAE venues — reserve one on the Booking page.
Ajman · Net booking
Eden Garden
Cricket net bookings in Ajman.
Sharjah · Academy & nets
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Our cricket academy and main training base, with net bookings available.
Sharjah · Net booking
Rolla, Flag Island
Cricket net bookings at Rolla, Flag Island.
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Life at the academy.
Cricket, gym and swimming, day in and day out. Real members, real training.
From parents
What families tell us.
My son did not just improve his cricket, he found his confidence. He walks taller now, looks people in the eye and believes he is capable. As a mother, that is everything.
We were nervous because he had never held a bat. The coaches were so patient and kind that within a month he was begging me to take him early. He has found something he loves.
They treat my daughter like she matters, not like a number. She is one of the few girls in her group and they make her feel like she belongs on that pitch. I will never forget that.
There is real structure here, honest coaching and a clear plan for where he is heading. For the first time I can see exactly how my son is growing, term by term.
My boy struggled to make friends at school. At the academy he found a team, a coach who believed in him and a reason to smile on the weekend. It changed him.
What stays with me is the values. They teach the children to respect the game, to lose with grace and to keep going. He is becoming a good young man, not just a good player.
Coach told my daughter that her dreams were worth chasing and that he would help her chase them. She came home and wrote it on her wall. That is the kind of place this is.
Easy to reach, excellent venues and progress you can actually see. But more than that, my son is happier. Worth every single dirham and then some.
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Questions, answered
Everything a parent wants to know.
We coach boys and girls from ages 5 to 19, grouped by age and stage so every child is challenged at the right level, from first net to academy.
Not at all. Many members arrive having never held a bat. Our Foundation program is built around fundamentals, confidence and enjoying the game.
Yes. We encourage a trial session so your child can meet the coaches and feel the environment before you enroll. Send an enquiry and we will arrange it.
At recognized venues across Sharjah, associated with Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Flag Island, Rolla. Exact venue details are confirmed on enrollment.
For a first session, comfortable sportswear and a water bottle are enough. Equipment guidance for ongoing members is shared once enrolled.
Programs run in structured terms with weekly sessions. Current schedules and fees are confirmed directly by the academy. Send an enquiry for up to date details.
How to join
Send an enquiry
Tell us about your child and your contact details in a couple of minutes.
We get in touch
Our team calls you back to talk through the right sport, group and plan.
Visit & start
Come in, meet the coaches and begin structured, term-by-term development.
Give your child a real start.
Send a quick enquiry and we will help you find the right plan for your child. No commitment, just a conversation.
Contact
Visit us in Sharjah.
- Address
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
8CJC+635, Second Industrial St, Industrial Area 5, Sharjah - Phone & WhatsApp
- +971 54 791 2905
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, 8CJC+635, Second Industrial St, Industrial Area 5, Sharjah
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