THE UPRISE PROGRAM
A Complete Cricket Exposure Program UK Experience
From the training ground in India to match day in England — Uprise takes you through every step with structure, support and a plan built around your development.
The Uprise program is built in three phases. Each one matters. Most sports placement programs do one thing — they send you abroad and hand you over. Uprise is different. We believe that a cricketer who arrives in England unprepared wastes the opportunity. So we invest in you before you board the flight. We structure your development. We match you carefully to the right club. And we stay with you throughout your entire UK season — not just on the day you land. The result is a player who arrives ready, performs consistently and comes home genuinely improved. This is what a real cricket development program looks like.
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May – India
Application & Selection
- Apply online. Selection call with the Uprise team. Confirmation of your place on the program and initial assessment of your skills and goals.
02
May – India
Pre-departure Development
- Structured training under Uprise coaches. Fitness benchmarks. Mental preparation. UK conditions briefing. Visa and travel documentation handled.
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May – India
Club Matching & Confirmation
- We match you with your UK club. Introduction to the club captain and coaching staff. Final preparation before departure.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Full season timeline
May– India
Application & selection
Apply online. Selection call with the Uprise team. Confirmation of your place on the program and initial assessment of your skills and goals.
May – India
Club matching & confirmation
We match you with your UK club. Introduction to the club captain and coaching staff. Final preparation before departure.
June– UK
Full competitive season
Weekend league matches, midweek fixtures, training sessions and club life. Real competitive cricket throughout the English summer.
May – India
Pre-departure development program
Structured training under Uprise coaches. Fitness benchmarks. Mental preparation. UK conditions briefing. Visa and travel documentation handled.
June – UK
Arrival in England
Travel to the UK. Settle into accommodation. First training sessions with your club. Pre-season preparation begins.
June-July – India
Return & review
Season debrief with Uprise. Full performance report. Career guidance for next steps. You return stronger, more experienced and internationally proven.
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
Everything included in your Uprise program. No hidden costs. No surprises. Here is exactly what you get from the moment you are accepted.
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Pre-departure training
Structured 4–8 week development program before you travel. Skills, fitness and mental preparation with Uprise coaches.
✓ Included
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Performance tracking
We track your match stats, development milestones and progress throughout the UK season — shared with you and your family.
✓ Included
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UK club placement
Carefully matched placement with a quality UK club — based on your role, level and development needs. Not a random assignment.
✓ Included
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Ongoing support
You are never alone. Our team is available throughout your UK season — for cricket questions, welfare check-ins or anything else.
✓ Included
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Accommodation arranged
We arrange your accommodation in the UK so you can focus entirely on cricket from the moment you land.
✓ Included
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End-of-season report
A full written development report at the end of your season. Your stats, your growth, your next steps — documented professionally.
✓ Included
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Visa guidance
Step-by-step visa support from our team. We guide you and your family through the entire documentation process.
✓ Included
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Alumni network
You join the Uprise alumni network — a community of Indian cricketers with international experience. Connections that last beyond the season.
✓ Included
Sample training week (pre-departure)
What a week in the Uprise pre-departure program looks like.
Monday
Technical batting
Footwork, shot selection, adapting to seaming UK conditions. Video analysis included.
Wednesday
Bowling & fielding
Pace, swing, spin — refined for English conditions. Close catching, outfield work and set piece fielding drills.
Friday
Match simulation
Full match practice sessions — replicating UK club match situations, pressure moments and decision-making under fatigue.
Tuesday
Fitness & conditioning
Speed, stamina, agility. UK club cricket demands a different level of athleticism — we prepare you for it.
Thursday
Mental performance
Focus, pressure management, resilience. Playing abroad brings unique challenges — we prepare your mind as well as your body.
Saturday
Rest or optional nets
Recovery is training. We build rest into the program — because arriving in the UK fresh is as important as arriving skilled.
Who can apply
Program eligibility requirements
To be considered for the Uprise program, players must meet the following criteria:
Age
Between 17 and 26 years old at the time of departure.
Level
Competed at district, zonal or state trial level — or equivalent competitive standard.
Commitment
Available for the full pre-departure program in India and the full UK club season (April to August).
Passport
A valid Indian passport. We assist with the UK visa process — no prior visa experience required.
Experience
Minimum 3 years of structured cricket training at academy, club or district level.
Fitness
Able to meet the physical fitness benchmarks set during our pre-departure program.
Attitude
Professional, disciplined and ready to represent themselves and Uprise with character — on and off the field.
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We do not just place cricketers in England.
We prepare them, support them and bring them home better than they left.
— Uprise · Cricket Development & Placement
What happens after you apply
What happens after you hit submit. We know applying to something new can feel uncertain. Here is exactly what to expect — no surprises.
1.
We review your application
Every application is read personally by our team — not a machine, not an intern. We look at your background, role and hunger.
Within 48 hours
Application review
Initial screening of your profile against our league requirements.
2.
We call you personally
If we think there is a fit, we call you on WhatsApp. A real conversation — about your cricket, your goals and what Uprise can do for you.
Within 3–5 days
Personal interview
A detailed discussion about your cricket career, expectations and program fit.
3.
Family call (optional)
We are happy to speak with parents or guardians. We want your family to feel as confident about this as you do.
Within 7 days
Selection confirmation
If you are selected, we send a formal offer with full program details, costs and next steps.