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| born = 9 February 1968 | |||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| occupation = Professional Cricketer, Coach, Analyst, Cricket Administrator | | occupation = Professional Cricketer, Coach, Analyst, Cricket Administrator | ||
| yearsactive = 1995–present | |||
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| knownfor = Founder Secretary of CAT, Founder CEO of ISBC, Founder President of TSPL, Founder CEO of Schools World Cup, Founder President of ICCS, Founder CEO of Cricket Bubble USA | | knownfor = Founder Secretary of CAT, Founder CEO of ISBC, Founder President of TSPL, Founder CEO of Schools World Cup, Founder President of ICCS, Founder CEO of Cricket Bubble USA | ||
| website = ISBC.online, Cricketassociationoftelangana.com | | currentcity = Hyderabad, Telangana, India | ||
| website = https://ISBC.online, https://Cricketassociationoftelangana.com | |||
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Sunil | Sunil Babu Kolanpaka is a professional cricketer, coach, analyst, and cricket administrator based in the United Kingdom and India. He is widely recognized as a leading figure in grassroots and school-level cricket development, particularly for nurturing rural talent across Telangana and India. | ||
He is known for founding multiple cricket organizations including the Cricket Association of Telangana (CAT) and the Indian Schools Board for Cricket (ISBC). | |||
==Early Life and Education== | |||
Sunil babu Kolanpaka studied at Siva Sivani Public School and later completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism from IATA. | |||
Sunil babu Kolanpaka completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism from IATA. | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
== | Sunil babu Kolanpaka began his journey as a professional cricketer, playing in the United Kingdom since 1995. Alongside his playing career, he also worked as a senior journalist and editor in Hyderabad from 1998 to 2006. | ||
Sunil babu Kolanpaka | |||
From 2011 onwards, he shifted his primary focus to cricket administration and grassroots development, particularly supporting rural and underprivileged players. | |||
He is: | |||
* Founder Secretary – Cricket Association of Telangana (CAT) | |||
* Founder CEO – Indian Schools Board for Cricket (ISBC) | |||
* Founder President – Telangana Schools Premier League (TSPL) | |||
* Founder CEO – Schools World Cup | |||
* Founder President – International Cricket Council for Schools (ICCS) | |||
* Founder CEO – Cricket Bubble USA | |||
He is also a Designated Partner at ISBC Camps LLP and ISTL Camps LLP. | |||
==Grassroots and School Cricket Development== | |||
Sunil babu Kolanpaka is considered a pioneer in rural cricket development. His initiatives aim to bridge the gap between urban and rural cricket infrastructure. | |||
His contributions include: | |||
* Conducting talent search programs across Telangana | |||
* Organizing Telangana Schools Premier League (TSPL) with participation from thousands of school players | |||
* Running free cricket camps providing training, transport, and nutrition to underprivileged children | |||
* Supporting over 100+ children in dedicated rural camps | |||
He strongly believes in creating equal opportunities for "less fortunate" cricket aspirants. | |||
==ISBC and Major Initiatives== | |||
As Founder and CEO of ISBC, he launched large-scale cricket development programs including: | |||
* '''ISBC Schools World Cup''' – A global school cricket platform | |||
* '''Indian Schools Talent League (ISTL)''' – National talent scouting initiative | |||
* Digital talent scouting through one-minute video submissions | |||
The ISBC aims to reach over 3.6 lakh young cricketers and eventually expand to millions of school children across India. | |||
The initiative is supported by notable personalities including: | |||
* Padma Shri Dilip Vengsarkar (Chief Advisor) | |||
* S. S. Rajamouli (Chairman, ISBC) | |||
==National and Institutional Roles== | |||
* Mentor – South Zone, Junior Cricket Championship (JCC) | |||
* Member – SSPF Cricket Council (South India) | |||
* Telangana State Coordinator – Schools India Cup | |||
He has worked alongside former Indian cricketers such as Chetan Sharma and Ashok Malhotra. | |||
==International Projects== | |||
Sunil babu Kolanpaka has also led international cricket initiatives: | |||
* CEO – Cricket Bubble USA (2022), a $1 billion project | |||
* Development of American Cricket Academies and leagues | |||
* Launch of American Schools Premier League and United Cricket League | |||
He has also contributed to global cricket development through school-level international collaborations. | |||
==Advocacy and Cricket Reforms== | |||
He is a vocal advocate for cricket reforms in Telangana and India. | |||
His key advocacy points include: | |||
* Calling for restructuring of Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) | |||
* Promoting equal opportunities for rural players | |||
* Advocating for district-level cricket units across Telangana | |||
* Engaging with BCCI leadership, including meetings with Jay Shah | |||
==Leadership and Vision== | |||
Sunil babu Kolanpaka’s leadership focuses on: | |||
* Grassroots cricket development | |||
* School-level structured training systems | |||
* Building global cricket pathways for young players | |||
His vision is summarized as: | |||
''"Har Ghar Khiladi" – Every home should produce a cricketer.'' | |||
==Experience== | |||
* Secretary – Cricket Association of Telangana (2011–present) | |||
* Professional Cricketer – United Kingdom (1995–present) | |||
* Journalist – Hyderabad (1998–2006) | |||
* Founder & CEO – ISBC | |||
==Personal Philosophy== | |||
He is known for his straightforward personality and strong commitment to social impact through sports. | |||
His mission is: | |||
''Living my dream… developing rural cricketers and supporting the less fortunate.'' | |||
==Personal Life== | |||
Sunil babu Kolanpaka is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He is married and continues to actively contribute to cricket development. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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* | * https://ISBC.online | ||
* https://Cricketassociationoftelangana.com | |||
* https://x.com/sunilbabukolanp | |||
* https://www.instagram.com/sunil_babu_kolanpaka/ | |||
* https://www.facebook.com/sunilbabu.kolanpaka/ | |||
* https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolanpaka-sunil-babu-260082183/ | |||