Kolkata, Jan 13 (Reporter) Former cricket star Yuvraj Singh on Saturday formally inaugurated Yuvraj Singh Centres of Excellence & Merlin Group’s “High-performance Centre” at Merlin Rise at Rajarhat in the city. " This is a significant step towards our mission of creating a world-class sports ecosystem in India. Through Yuvraj Singh Centres of Excellence, we aim to provide the best coaching and training facilities to aspiring cricketers.. Kolkata holds a special place in my heart, and I am delighted to bring this High-Performance Centre to the city, which has a rich sporting heritage." Cricket World Cup 2011 winning star Yuvraj Singh said. "Sports as a career has assumed greater significance in today’s world, and Merlin, as a group, is committed to honing the skills of students for a lucrative career in sports. With the launch of the High-Performance Centre in Kolkata, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing cricketing talent from West Bengal and Eastern India, empowering the next generation of athletes to excel nationally and internationally," Merlin Group chairman Sushil Mohta said. The Advanced Training Programme at the High-Performance Centre, designed by Yuvraj Singh and his coaching panel, will provide a one-year intensive training meticulously researched to meet contemporary cricketing demands. Merlin Group announced its collaboration with the Yuvraj Singh Centres of Excellence (YSCE)- The first and only YSCE in Eastern India in the year 2021. YSCE commenced its general training programme in the year 2023 and presently has a student strength of 80...////...