BOUNDARIES SCORED: 112
BATCH STARTS: 20–Dec-2024
About the Campaign
This Series Down Under, from 22nd November 2024 to 7th January 2025, we are thrilled to launch the Aditya Birla Group’s Fours for Good initiative, featuring the legendary Rahul Dravid as our program ambassador. Through this campaign, every boundary scored brings a positive impact:
For each four scored by the Indian team, the Aditya Birla Group will support a child in their journey. Selected children will have the opportunity to attend a comprehensive training camp at the prestigious SIX Cricket Academy, where they’ll gain access to coaching, resources, and facilities to help them reach their potential.
The Aditya Birla Group, a global conglomerate with diverse businesses across sectors, is driven by its purpose to enrich lives by building responsible and trusted businesses. Through its latest campaign, A Force for Good, the Group showcases its commitment to positive change for people, planet, and prosperity, embodying a vision for sustainable and inclusive progress.
Tentative Training Module
7-Day Module
7-Day camp with 2 sessions per day and one rest day
A typical session is 2.5 hours and will include:
- 20 minutes of warm-up
- 90 minutes of net sessions
- 30 minutes of fielding practice
- 10 minutes for cool-down
Eligibility Criteria
Registrants aged 12 to 16, born between September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2012 and residing in India are eligible to apply for the program.
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Video Upload Guidelines
Batter
- Record a minimum of 3 balls showcasing contact with the bat.
- Wear full gear while recording the video.
- Use a red or white leather ball (no tennis balls).
- Camera angle: Record from behind the umpire position, facing the batter in a vertical format.
Bowler
- Record a minimum of 3 balls (wides and full tosses will not be considered).
- Use a red or white leather ball (no tennis balls).
- Camera angle: Record from behind the batsman, facing the bowler approaching the wicket.
General Guidelines
- Video size should not exceed 200 MB.
- Video duration should not exceed 90 seconds.
- No background music.
- Clear visibility of the batter or bowler without obstructions.
- Video should be shot from close proximity in the specified positions.
- No self-shot videos.
FAQ's
Fours for Good is an initiative by the Aditya Birla Group to support young cricketers in India. For every four scored in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by an Indian player, the Aditya Birla Group will sponsor a cricketer’s journey by providing a 7-day training camp at the SIX Cricket Academy.
The initiative is open to young male and female cricketers between the ages of 12-16 who have demonstrated potential in cricket and are passionate about pursuing the sport. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully while applying.
The training is designed in a manner to provide registrants with a memorable 7 day camp giving access to world-class coaching and facilities at one of India’s premier Cricket academies. Registrants will be a part of a skilled group who are passionate about the sport and are guided by seasoned professionals.
Interested participants can register through our website. Once registered, your application will be reviewed, and eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on predefined criteria.
Selected participants will be a part of a 7-day training camp at the SIX Cricket Academy. This includes coaching and access to training facilities to help improve their skills.
The camp includes comprehensive coaching sessions, skill development programs, practice matches, training, and meals for the shortlisted cricketers.
All selected participants will be notified by our team via email once shortlisting takes place.
No, each participant is allowed to register only once.
If selected participants cannot attend on the given dates, we will try our best to accommodate them at another time, based on availability. However, rescheduling is subject to academy policies and availability.
Accommodation will be provided to cricketers who are not residing in Bengaluru, and it will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
No, parents or guardians will not be provided accommodation. Accommodation will only be provided to cricketers who are not residing in Bengaluru and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For any questions or additional information, you can contact our support team at 7411955227. If the line is busy, please drop an email at info@foursforgood.in, and we will respond within 48 working hours.
No, the program is only eligible for cricketers who are residing in India.
Cricketers will need to carry their full kit. The academy will not provide cricket gear (helmet, pads, shoes, thigh guard, bat, etc.).
No, we have an expert panel of coaches at the SIX Cricket Academy who will be conducting the training program and sessions.