- ALL INDIA SELECTION 2026-27
- Helpline: +91-7906787207
- info@scaup.org
- Apex Body: All India (36 States & UTs)
NATIONAL SPORTS PATHWAY
Building India's Premier Grassroots Cricket Pathway
The School Cricket Association India is an apex youth cricket governing body operating across India. Operating from our central secretariat, our mandate is to discover, mentor, and elevate aspiring school cricketers across all districts and states of India.
Through structured open selection trials, transparent talent assessment camps, and nationwide coaching clinics conducted under official S C A I playing guidelines, we ensure every deserving junior cricketer gets equal opportunity to progress toward professional district, state, and national tournaments.
100% Transparent Trials
Standardized S C A I format trials with certified selectors and digital video verification.
75 Districts Coverage
Inclusive outreach ensuring young talent in small towns and villages is discovered.
State Camp Pathways
Top 120 performers qualify directly for advanced state coaching and scholarship gear.
National Federation Standards
Transparent trial procedures with strict player age, Aadhaar and identity verification.
"Play • Learn • Lead — One Game, One Dream, One Champion."
— National Governing Council, School Cricket Association India
School Cricket Association
State Championship Trophy Showcase
SELECTION TIERS
Structured Player Development Pathways
A progressive ladder that guides school cricket talent from initial grassroots trials all the way to state championship matches.
CATEGORY 01
Under-12 Grassroots
Focus on technical fundamentals, batting stance, bowling action correction, hand-eye coordination, and basic leather ball confidence.
Foundation Coaching
CATEGORY 02
Under-14 Junior Championship
Inter-district 20-over matches on turf wickets with leather balls, tournament tactics, running between wickets, spin/pace variation handling, and competitive match temperament.
District Representation
CATEGORY 03
Under-16 State Trials
High-performance selection camps, 20-over turf wicket trial matches, fitness beep tests, specialized batting/bowling drills, video review, and zonal tournaments.
State Camp Selection
CATEGORY 04
Under-17 Championship
Flagship School Cricket Association India National Championship (Season 1) featuring 8 zonal teams, 20-over matches, colored kits, pink/white leather balls on turf wickets, live broadcast, and talent scout reviews.
Live Broadcast & Trophies
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
State Governing Council & Technical Wings
Structured administrative and technical panels ensuring fair play, certified coaching, and transparent merit list releases.
State Executive Council
Oversees institutional governance, regulatory standards, district affiliations, and overall nationwide cricket calendar scheduling.
Apex Governing Authority • SCA IndiaTechnical Selection Panel
Led by veteran coaches and former state players to supervise trials, conduct skill assessments, monitor age authenticity, and finalize state camp squads.
S C A I Guidelines CompliantFitness & Medical Unit
Dedicated sports physiotherapists, certified trainers, and medical referees present on-ground to protect young athletes, manage workload, and promote injury prevention.
Player Health & Safety