Former Indian Cricketer Robin Singh Launches RSR Cricket Scholarships in Dubai

RSR Cricket Scholarships Launch by Robin Singh

Former Indian international cricketer and renowned coach Robin Singh has officially announced the launch of the RSR Cricket Scholarships under the Robin Sports Relations Cricket Scholarship Programme in Dubai. The initiative aims to support and nurture young cricketing talent while combining professional sports training with quality education.

The special felicitation ceremony was held in the presence of Sheikh Ali Bin Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of ALMAK Group, who personally honoured the selected scholars. The programme is managed by Robin Sports Relations (RSR) – Robin Investments FZCO and is delivered in partnership with GEMS Education and several leading educational institutions across the UAE.

In India, the academy partner is the Brijesh Patel Cricket Academy, led by former cricketer and administrator Brijesh Patel. The programme is also supported by Texas Cricket Academy in the USA, SOMI Cricket as the official equipment sponsor, and VOWEN India as the apparel partner.

Grand Event in Dubai

The landmark ceremony was organised at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira Creek, Dubai, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event was attended by young cricketers, school principals, physical education teachers, and distinguished guests from across the UAE.

Several UAE cricket stars, including Aayan Khan, Vrithya Aravind, Vishnu Sukumaran, and former captain CP Rizwan, were also present at the event. Rizwan previously led the UAE team to their first World Cup win in 2022.

Speaking at the occasion, Sheikh Ali highlighted the rapid growth of cricket in the UAE and praised initiatives like the DP World ILT20 and the country’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Key Highlights of the Scholarship Programme

The RSR Cricket Scholarship Programme offers several valuable benefits to selected players:

The top-ranked player receives a full refund of school tuition fees, while the second-ranked player receives a partial refund.

All selected scholars are provided with a complete one-year scholarship covering professional coaching, sports equipment, apparel, and international training tours.

Outstanding performers may get opportunities to train with English county teams and interact with scouts from major global T20 leagues.

Elite Coaching Panel

The selected players will receive training from an experienced and highly respected coaching team, including:

Robin Singh (India)

Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)

Debashish Mohanty (India)

T Kumaran (India)

The coaching programme focuses on technical skills, mental strength, discipline, and overall personality development, preparing players for competitive international cricket.

Global Training Opportunities

RSR has partnered with English county clubs and leading residential schools to help talented players combine quality education with high-level cricket training. High-performing scholars may secure placements at these institutions and represent county teams.

Additionally, RSR’s partnership with Texas Cricket Academy ensures that players relocating to England, the USA, or India can continue their training under the same structured curriculum.

Selection Process and Awardees

After a strict and transparent selection process, only 16 players were chosen from 125 registrations across Dubai schools for the one-year scholarship.

Fourteen-year-old Lokesh Reddy from Delhi Private School, Sharjah, secured the first position after multiple trials in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Advay Ghosh from GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai, finished second.

Other scholarship recipients include:

Shreyan Pattnaik, Ishan Rajesh, Sairam Ankam, Ayaan Misbah, Agastya Poojary, Rishabh Akashe, Shaarav Puranaik, Eisa Divker, Aarav Somani, Kavan Pandya, Yuvan Patil, Hashim Iqbal, Saloni Pandya, and Arya Jogi.

Vision Behind the Programme

Robin Singh, Mentor Coach of the RSR Scholarship Programme, said that his experience as Director of Cricket for the UAE helped him understand the gaps in the existing system. He added that this initiative is designed to create disciplined, skilled, and sustainable professional cricketers.

Mr Banda Srinivasa Babu, Chief Mentor for Expansions at RSR, emphasised that the programme encourages young athletes to balance sports excellence with academic achievement. He also expressed gratitude to Sheikh Ali and GEMS Education for their continued support.

Future Plans

RSR Sports LLC has already established specialised cricket and fitness academies in Dubai and plans to expand further across the UAE in the coming year.

While celebrating the success of the current scholars, RSR has also announced that registrations for the next round of scholarships will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026.

For more details, interested candidates can visit:
https://rsrcricketacademy.com/

Former Indian Cricketer Robin Singh Launches RSR Cricket Scholarships in Dubai

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