Happy Birthday,
Kishore Sir!
Pragati Sporting Cricket Club extends its warmest birthday wishes and heartiest greetings to our revered Head Coach, Kishore Mania Sir! Thank you for decades of tireless dedication, discipline, and for nurturing generations of Odisha's finest cricketers and international stars.
Pragati Sporting
Cricket Club
Odisha’s premier cricket institution in Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar. Grooming state, national, and international talent with natural turf nets, automated bowling machines, and certified professional coaching.
Golden Jubilee Plaque Unveiling by Virender Sehwag
"Inauguration plaque at the Unit-VI ground with legend Virender Sehwag."
50+ Years
Cricket Legacy
6 Nets
Turf & Synthetic Pitches
Certified
State & First-Class Coaches
Unit-VI
Bhubaneswar Heart
Pragati Sporting Ground
Hospital - Kalakendra Rd, Unit 6, Bhubaneswar
About Pragati Sporting
Founded in 1963, Pragati Sporting is one of Odisha’s most iconic cricket institutions. The club celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2013 with Indian test legend Virender Sehwag unveiling the commemorative plaque at our Unit-VI ground.
"Pragati Sporting is anchored deeply in Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar, on Kalakendra Road near Kalinga Stadium."
Click to locate on interactive map gridOur mission is clear: scout youth talents early, provide structured turf net practices, bowling machine simulations, and foster player discipline to transition athletes into district, state, and national cricket squads.
Unit-VI Base
Centrally situated ground on Kalakendra Road.
50+ Years Legacy
Golden Jubilee established institution.
State Grooming
Developing high performance youth athletes.
Ground & Training Facilities
Renovated thoroughly to fit professional cricket formats, our training base offers modern coaching assets and specialized wickets under dusk training regimes.
Key Club Facilities:
Two Synthetic Pitches
All-weather high rebound synthetic wickets to practice pace, swing alignment, and batting posture.
Four Natural Turfs
Meticulously rolled and watered natural grass turf wickets, perfect for simulating real division matches.
Automated Bowling Machine
Customized speeds, line-and-length, and curve variation drills up to 135 km/h.
Gym & Dressing Rooms
Dedicated player amenities, fitness conditioning area, and team changing rooms.
Atmospheric Evening Practice
"Active training atmosphere representing our professional grass turfs."
Weekly Academy Timetable
Toggle the squads below to check accurate practice hours for your division:
Drills & Field Fitness
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Perfecting alignment, core agility, and fielding stance drills.
Synthetic Net Practice
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. High intensity batting drills against spinner variation.
Academy Simulation League
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM. 20-over tactical matches under real game conditions.
Strength & Power Turf
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM. Fast-bowling run-ups, long range batting sweeps, and power nets.
Bowling Machine Masterclass
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Practicing response to 135km/h swing and late cuts under lights.
First-Class Trial Games
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Complete 40-over match scenarios to choose district rosters.
Which Squad Division Fits You?
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Recommended Division Placement
Historic Barabati Arena
"Symbol of Odisha’s rich cricket history and first-class legacy."
Results & Alumni Wall
Pragati Sporting has been widely credited with grooming former India Test opener Shiv Sundar Das, Debashis Mohanty, and Basant Mohanty. Our teams actively compete in OCA district tournaments and state championships.
Live Match Records & Scores
Track Pragati Sporting fixtures and player stats on CricHeroes.
Distinguished Alumni
Past Players Information Form
Please share your details, playing history, memories, and photographs for the Pragati Sporting archive. Click below to submit your information directly via our popup form.
Current Squad Gallery
A vibrant focus on cricket passion, consistent stamina, team cohesion, and structured sportsmanship across different ages and divisions.
Youth & Coaching Programs
Specifically designed to build athletic endurance, hand-eye synchronization, and tactical understanding of run-rate pressure from an early age.
Academy Core Squad Lineup
Pragati Sporting Cricket Club - Core Squad trainees in squad uniform.
Official Club Vlog & Media
Watch mastercoach Kishore Mania and club features sharing training insights, player development stories, and historical anecdotes directly from our Unit-VI practice nets.
Discipline & Legacy: Kishore Mania’s Fearless Opinions
Head coach Kishore Mania shares strict discipline principles, mental strength training hacks, and stories of scouting Test opener Shiv Sundar Das.
Saluting the Guru Who Shapes Cricketers and Character
Kanak News pays tribute to master coach Kishore Mania, highlighting his dedication to molding character and technical excellence at Pragati Sporting.
Odisha Cricket Development & Player Growth Insights
An extended interview with Coach Kishore Mania discussing player development challenges, grassroots infrastructure, and the path ahead for Odisha youth.
Pragati Sporting
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Club Base Address
Hospital - Kalakendra Road, Unit 6, Ganga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751001
Academy Timings
Daily: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Register for Club Trial Sessions
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Club Trial Registration Form
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