Rath Cricket Academy is an independent performance-focused cricket development platform committed to structured progression, technical excellence and long-term athlete growth.
Founded by Level 3 Qualified Coach Ratheesh Sakunthala, the academy is built upon over 15 years of UK coaching experience, supported by advanced academic qualifications in physical education, sports science and performance development.
To establish a respected, structured and academically informed cricket coaching environment in the UK that supports long-term athlete development and performance excellence.
Highly qualified cricket coach and sports development professional with over two decades of experience across India and the UK, specialising in youth development (U9–U19), schools, colleges, clubs, district and county pathway programmes.
Combines strong academic grounding in sports science and cricket coaching with extensive on-field delivery experience, including over 200 schools, county board programmes, disability cricket initiatives, elite age-group development and community leadership roles.
Recognised for long-term player development, structured programme design, talent identification and building inclusive, sustainable cricket pathways. Committed to continuous professional development, mentoring and contributing to the growth of the game at all levels.
Rath Cricket Academy is an independent high-performance cricket coaching platform dedicated to structured player development, technical refinement and long-term progression.