The Desert Springs Cricket Ground, constructed to ECB standards and specifications and accredited by the International Cricket Council (ICC), features an exceptional eighteen (18) wicket square and is open year-round. Complemented by a marquee pavilion, sight screens, a scoreboard, and comprehensive support facilities, it offers an outstanding environment for both training and competitive play.

The Desert Springs Cricket Academy boasts a world-class, international-size grass pitch with floodlighting and modern changing facilities. It includes twenty-four (24) grass wickets with dedicated run-ups, practice nets, and all the essential training equipment to support player development at every level.

At Desert Springs, everything a cricket team needs is provided: from the exceptional quality of the Cricket Ground & Academy and premium resort accommodation to full catering services, a state-of-the-art Sports and Fitness Centre, and the dedicated support of our highly experienced staff.

Your club will receive dedicated, personalised coordination from our experienced Sports Groups department, ensuring every aspect of your stay at Desert Springs Resort is seamlessly managed. From pre-arrival planning to on-site support, our team is committed to meeting your every need.

Our services are fully customisable to suit each team’s specific requirements, typically including:

• Airport transfers
• Transportation in and out of the resort
• Cricket pitch reservations
• Additional specific cricket training area reservations
• Sierra Sports & Fitness Club reservations
• Accommodation reservations
• Activity reservation
• Full catering and dine-around programmes
• Laundry services
• Organisation of cricket matches against local teams
• Security services and vetting
• Entertaining programmes for accompanying partners

Laundry

A twice-daily laundry service for kits is available if required after morning and afternoon training sessions. Collection is arranged from the Resort Lodge Reception.

Laundry collected before 2:00 pm will be returned before 8:00 pm on the same day. If collected after 7:00 pm, the laundry will be ready before the training session the next morning.

Laundry is charged on a per kilogram basis. Extra-large plastic laundry bags are available on request.

Cuisine

We fully understand the importance of the particular dietary and nutritional requirements of cricket teams during their training breaks.

We provide a full catering service, which can tailor menus in collaboration with team management to suit these requirements.

Resort activities

The Sierra Sports & Fitness Club offers a comprehensive range of indoor and open-air sports and fitness facilities catering to players, partners and club officials alike.

Available facilities include:

• A Gym, with state of the art equipment
• External Exercise Steps and Boxing Bob Punch Bags
• Contra Current in Main Pool
• Trim Trail with equipped Exercise Stations
• Jogging Tracks
• 2 Tennis Courts
• 2 Padel Tennis Courts
• Beach Volley Ball Court
• Mountain Bikes

Cricket Ground

• Bermuda Pitch: 134m x 144m with boundary

Cricket Ground Facilities

• Square 55m x 25m with eighteen (18) grass wickets
• Boundary Ropes 500m
• Mobile Pitch Cover 25m x 16m
• Mobile Pitch Covers 25m x 6m
• Marquee Pavillion
• External Tables & Chairs
• Toilets
• Car Parking
• Scoreboard & Stand
• White & Black Sight Screens 4m x 4m

Equipment

• Rebound Nets
• Slip Catch Ramps
• Training rope ladders, slalom poles, discs and cones
• Massage benches
• Ice baths
• Physiotherapy Table

Academy Pitch Specifications

Academy Cricket Pitch

• Pitch: 100m x 64m
• Sideline Extension: 5m
• Baseline Extension: 10m

Additional specific Cricket Training Area

• Twenty-four (24) bay grass wicket and run-up with nets

Equipment

• Professional Bowling Machine
• Training rope ladders, slalom poles, discs and cones
• Slip catch cradle
• Divisional pitch nets
• Massage benches
• Ice baths
• Physiotherapy Table

Press Facilities

The Resort also has press and parking facilities.