Cricket lovers, brace yourselves—HITZ Cricket is about to shake things up in a big way.
Partnering with BatFast’s SmartPlay technology, HITZ Cricket is launching a series of high-tech training venues that could change the way you practice the sport.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just trying to avoid being clean bowled at your local club, these new facilities are set to make cricket training more accessible, personalised, and, let’s face it, a whole lot more fun.
The first of these venues is opening in East Molesey, Surrey, at the end of 2024. But this isn’t just a one-off; HITZ Cricket plans to roll out five more sites by the end of 2025, with an eye on running 200 lanes across the UK within five years. That’s right—cricket practice is going nationwide, and it’s going to be smarter than ever.
So, what makes these venues so special? For starters, there’s the price. HITZ Cricket is operating on a subscription model that’s as affordable as it is flexible.
For just £10 a week, you get a one-hour training slot each week. Don’t want to commit? No problem—one-off sessions are available for as little as £6.50 per person.
It’s a small price to pay for what could be the most advanced cricket practice you’ll ever experience.
And speaking of advanced, let’s talk about the technology. BatFast’s SmartPlay isn’t just a gimmick; it’s the real deal.
This tech allows you to customise every aspect of your training session. Want to face a fast bowler? Done. Prefer to work on your spin game? Easy. And the best part? Every session is recorded, so you can review your performance and see where you need to improve. It’s like having a coach with a photographic memory, available 24/7.
Dominic Reed, the CEO of HITZ Cricket, is understandably excited about what’s to come. “We have ambitious plans to locate our market-leading proposition in hundreds of sites across the UK and further afield.
We look forward to seeing the cricket industry adopt this new way to play,” he says.
And who can blame him? This is a guy who’s taken his experience from Powerleague and is now ready to revolutionise cricket training.
BatFast CEO Runish Gudhka is just as pumped. “HITZ Cricket is set to revolutionise the way cricket is played by introducing our groundbreaking SmartPlay technology.
Our collective goal is to make high-quality cricket facilities accessible to everyone, addressing the well-documented issues of limited facilities and high costs associated with playing cricket.
With HITZ, we’re creating a first-of-a-kind model that will provide the best value for time and money that cricketers from all ages, skill levels, and genders will get.”
The future of cricket training is looking bright—and a lot more fun. HITZ Cricket, powered by BatFast’s SmartPlay, isn’t just bringing cricket training into the 21st century; it’s setting a new standard.
So, whether you’re working on your cover drive or trying to perfect your yorker, HITZ Cricket might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.