Kanpur Cricket Association (KCA) U-14 Selection Trials
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This listing describes a cricket opportunity from Kanpur Cricket Association (KCA) & UPCA in Kanpur. It is a starting point for your research, not a promise of selection, attendance, or a particular outcome. Use the details below to decide what to confirm and how to prepare.
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Source status: The Times of India Official Report (Kanpur). Last verified Oct 10, 2026. Confirm the latest date, venue, eligibility, fee, and registration instructions with the organizer before travelling or paying. A KhelGrid listing does not mean that KhelGrid is the organizer or that a place is reserved for you.
Opportunity details
Eligibility
Under-14 junior male cricketers residing or enrolled in clubs/schools across Kanpur district. Aspirants must meet the BCCI/UPCA age criteria (born on or after the specified cutoff for the U-14 season) with valid age and school documentation.
What to bring
Original Digital Birth Certificate (issued by Municipal Corporation / Nagar Nigam), Aadhaar Card with full date of birth visible, School bonafide certificate with marksheets of the last three consecutive academic sessions, Recent passport-size photographs, White cricket playing uniform (flannels) and personal cricket kit (bat, pads, gloves, helmet, spikes)
Selection process
Held over two intensive days at Kanpur South Ground in Kidwai Nagar. Over 165 aspiring junior cricketers participated. Official KCA selectors Rakesh Tiwari and Vikas Yadav assessed players on batting technique against pace and spin, bowling seam/spin release, line and length consistency, running between wickets, and ground fielding. Selected boys earn spots in the Kanpur district squad for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) state trials.
Registration deadline
Oct 09, 2026
Venue
Kanpur South Ground, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh - 208011
Travel planning
Plan for arrival in Kanpur only after the organizer confirms the venue and reporting time.
Application checklist
- 1Read the eligibility and selection requirements published by the organizer.
- 2Confirm the date, venue, fee, and registration deadline through an official channel.
- 3Prepare the requested documents and submit the application using the organizer's process.
- 4Save your confirmation and check for schedule or venue updates before travelling.
Prepare safely
- Keep copies of forms, receipts, and messages.
- Do not pay anyone who guarantees selection or asks for an unofficial fee.
- For minors, involve a parent or guardian in travel, payment, and organizer communication.
Questions to confirm before travelling
Is registration still open?
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What happens after applying?
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What does the fee cover?
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Kanpur Cricket Association (KCA) U-14 Selection & UPCA Pathway
Official selection trials for junior cricketers conducted at Kanpur South Ground, Kidwai Nagar.
Junior aspirants from Kanpur clubs & schools assessed
Intensive net sessions, drills & match simulations
Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
State camp pathway to Vijay Merchant Trophy
The Under-14 talent hunt was evaluated by experienced KCA selectors tasked with scouting and recommending candidates to represent Kanpur at the state level:
- Mr. Dinesh Katiyar — Honorary General Secretary, Kanpur Cricket Association
- Mr. Rakesh Tiwari — Senior KCA Selector (Batting & Technical Assessment)
- Mr. Vikas Yadav — Senior KCA Selector (Bowling Accuracy & Match Temperament)
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