Former Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined hands with Middlesex to launch Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy which will provide training for children between the ages of nine and 14 through a curriculum developed by the coaches at the county and Tendulkar. 

The academy begun with the launch of its first cricket camp at Merchant Taylor's School in Northwood on August 6. Meanwhile, more camps have been planned in Mumbai, London and further afield. 

Commenting on the launch of this initiative, Tendulkar said, "I am delighted to be partnering with Middlesex Cricket on this new venture. The objective is not only to produce good cricketers but also good global citizens of the future. Through this association, Middlesex and I are focused on providing the very best in cricket education, as much as possible, for our students."

Richard Goatley, CEO of Middlesex Cricket said, "It has been a great privilege over the past six months to work with Sachin Tendulkar and his team in developing what we believe will be the market leading coaching programme in the world. Our established academy programme, twinned with the unique insight, knowledge and ability of the most successful cricketer of all time will provide kids with a unique experience that they will never forget."