Our Mentors

Behind the Game

At the Cricket Academy of Pathans, Bhubaneswar, we pride ourselves on having a highly skilled and experienced team of coaches and support staff. Led by BCCI-certified coaches and guided by the vision of cricket legends Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, our team focuses on holistic player development — including technique, fitness, discipline, and game awareness. The academy also has dedicated fitness trainers, fielding experts, and mental conditioning coaches. Each staff member is committed to nurturing young talent with professionalism, passion, and personal attention, ensuring every player gets the best platform to grow and succeed.

Here, talent meets training, and dreams take their first step toward reality.

ASHOK KUMAR — MD , AR SPORTS

Everyday at the AR Sports is like a blessing being surrounded by active Players and supportive staff members around.

Sukant Kumar Dash — Center Head

Filled with new and vibrant ambitions and guided by experience, every day here build legends of tomorrow.

SANDHYARANI PRADHAN — HR & FINANCE HEAD

With every sunrise, AR Sports Academy fuels dreams and builds future champions.

BISWORANJAN MEKAP — CENTRE COORDINATOR

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The Powerhouse of Guidance

KAMALKANT SHRAMA
HEAD COACH

Affectionately referred as “KK SIR” and with years of professional coaching experience, KAMALKANT SHRAMA brings unmatched expertise and dedication to shaping young cricketers. His leadership, discipline, and modern training methods have been instrumental in developing several state and national-level players.

MD SYED MOHAMMED TAYUB AZHAD
SENIOR COACH

MD Syed Mohammed Tayub Azhad, known as Azhad Sir, is the Senior Coach at AR Sports. He guides young players with discipline and modern training methods, helping them improve their cricket skills and grow with confidence.

SWARAJ CHANDAN
COACH

Passionate about grassroots development, Swaraj Chandan brings energy and commitment to every training session. His keen eye for talent and focus on skill-building help young players grow with confidence and discipline.


SUBHAKANT MOHAPATRA
JUNIOR COACH

A dynamic and dedicated mentor, Subhakant Mohapatra specializes in training young cricketers with patience and precision. His focus on fundamentals and fitness makes him a strong pillar in nurturing future stars at the academy.