Chennai Super Kings will be launching a Cricket Academy to help find and train young, emerging cricketers. CSK’s whole-time director K George John confirmed the news and said the popular IPL Franchise would be launching the cricket academy in the middle of next year.

Chennai Super Kings are all set to make a come back in IPL next season, after a two year suspension.

The franchise currently runs an inter-school T20 Championship. The fourth edition of this state-wide event will begin in Chennai on December 26. The first phase matches of this event will be held in Chennai and six other districts. The final phase will be held in Tirunelveli from January 7, 2018.

CSK’s support staff will also play an active role in the academy.