Cricket Academy — BRSS Partner Near Newark, Wilmington & Hockessin, DE
Powered by BRSS — North America's Largest Cricket Academy
IPL veterans, international fast bowlers, and first-class cricketers coaching right here in Elkton — 15 minutes from Middletown, not 45 minutes to Philly.
Program Overview
LevelUP's Cricket Academy is powered by our partnership with BRSS Cricket Academy (Baltimore Royals Sunny Sohal Cricket) — the largest cricket academy in North America. BRSS was formed through the merger of the Baltimore Royals and the Sunny Sohal Cricket Academy (SSCA), bringing a proven professional pathway for young cricketers through connections to Major League Cricket (MLC), Minor League Cricket (MiLC), and international opportunities.
Our coaching staff includes Sarbjeet Ladda — an IPL veteran and the leading wicket-taker in Minor League Cricket — Muhammad Asif, a former Pakistan international regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers in world cricket, and Ravi Inder Singh Mehra, a first-class batsman who represented India in the NKP Salve Trophy. Whether your family has played cricket for generations or your kid is picking up a bat for the first time, this academy covers batting, bowling, and fielding with structured progression and world-class mentorship.
Our academy serves both youth and adult players — with separate sessions tailored to each group. Youth players (ages 8+) follow a structured development pathway with age-appropriate coaching, while adult sessions focus on league preparation, technique refinement, and match simulation. Families and players drive here from Newark, Wilmington, Middletown, Hockessin, and across the tri-state area because there's simply nothing comparable within an hour's drive.
What You Get
- Coaching from IPL veterans and international cricketers
- BRSS Academy professional pathway to MLC, MiLC, and international opportunities
- Structured curriculum covering batting, bowling, and fielding
- Professional bowling machine sessions included
- Video analysis of technique
- Small group sizes for personalized attention
- Match-simulation sessions and tournament exposure
- Access to open net sessions during enrollment
Curriculum
Progressive skill development tailored to each level.
Batting Technique
Develop a complete batting game under Ravi Mehra — from defensive technique to aggressive shot-making.
- Stance, grip, and backlift fundamentals
- Front foot and back foot stroke play
- Running between wickets
- Playing pace and spin bowling
- Match-situation batting scenarios
Bowling Development
Learn from IPL veteran Sarbjeet Ladda and Pakistan international Muhammad Asif — build a repeatable action, develop control, and add variations.
- Bowling action mechanics and consistency
- Line and length control
- Pace bowling — seam and swing
- Spin bowling — leg spin and off spin
- Field setting and match strategy
Fielding & Wicket-Keeping
Sharpen reflexes, improve ground fielding, and develop safe catching technique.
- Ground fielding — pick up and throw
- Catching — high, low, and slip catching
- Wicket-keeping stance and glovework
- Throwing accuracy and arm strength
- Team fielding drills and positioning
Your Coaching Team
Sarbjeet Ladda
Chief Bowling Coach
"Ladda" has played professional cricket for almost 17 years. A mercurial leg spinner, he played IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Lions, and Delhi Daredevils. In 2023, his team Mumbai Indians NY won the Major League Championship. He also played Legends League for Gujarat Giants. Ladda is currently the leading wicket-taker in Minor League Cricket with over 100 wickets.
Muhammad Asif
Fast Bowling Coach
One of the best fast bowlers the world has seen, Asif played for the Pakistan National team. He is currently settled in the US and fully devoted to developing the next generation of fast bowlers.
Ravi Inder Singh Mehra
Batting Coach
A brilliant left-handed batsman, Ravi played First Class Cricket in India and represented the India Green and Blue teams in the NKP Salve Trophy. A keen student of the game, Ravi has immersed himself in the world of coaching and serves as the batting coach at the BRSS Academy.
Rajit Passey
Academy Director
Rajit has been around cricket all his life — captaining the Punjab U19 state team, representing his college and university in India, and continuing the passion after moving to the US in 1992. He owns the Baltimore Royals (Minor League Cricket) and co-founded BRSS Cricket Academy. His vision is to see cricket flourish at the youth level and provide professional pathways to succeed at the highest level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Train Under International Coaches
Book a free trial session. Meet our IPL and international coaching staff, hit the nets, and see why families drive here from three states.