Name: Anchor Cricket Masterclasses & Camps
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Cricket Masterclass with Gary Kirsten

Stockholm, Sweden 23 – 27 June, 2025

About

Gary Kirsten is a former international cricketer and renowned coach who represented South Africa as a left-handed opening batsman from 1993 to 2004. His transition from player to elite coach has been equally impressive, culminating in India's historic 2011 World Cup victory.

Known for his gritty determination and technical excellence, Gary's 275 against England in 1999 lasted nearly 14 hours, making it the second-longest innings in Test cricket history by duration.

A Transformative Week of Cricket Excellence

In 2025, AnchorSports brought Gary Kirsten, India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach, to Stockholm for a two-day youth cricket masterclass that brought together over 100+ young players, families, and diaspora leaders. The event was a powerful blend of mentorship, sportsmanship, and cultural exchange, and it laid the foundation for something bigger.

With over 50,000 impressions online, extensive press coverage, and a powerful response from the community, the event proved one thing: the Nordic region is ready for cricket at the next level.

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Cricket Masterclass with Kiran More

Stockholm, Sweden 12-15 August, 2025

Warsaw, Poland 10-11 August, 2025

About

Kiran More is a former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman who played for India from 1984 to 1993. He featured in 49 Tests, scoring 1,285 runs and making 110 catches with 20 stumpings, and played 94 ODIs. Known for his sharp wicketkeeping and competitive spirit, he was part of India's 1988 and 1990-91 Asia Cup-winning squads. After retiring, he contributed as a cricket administrator and coach, including serving as BCCI chairman of selectors. He remains one of India's most respected wicketkeepers.

A Transformative Week of Cricket Excellence

In 2025, Anchor Sports hosted a prestigious cricket masterclass in Stockholm with Indian cricket legend Kiran More. Over several days, more than 100 young players, families, and community leaders came together to learn from one of India's most respected wicketkeepers and coaches. The camp combined elite skill development, mentorship, and cultural exchange, creating an inspiring environment for budding cricketers. Garnering significant press attention and thousands of online impressions, the event underscored the Nordic region's readiness and passion for taking cricket to the next level. This masterclass marked a defining moment in establishing a strong cricket culture and high-performance pathway in northern Europe.

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Discover Cricket: From Parliament to the Pitch

A Historic Day for Cricket in Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden 13 August, 2025

About

In a rare and refreshing change, parliamentarians took to the cricket field for the inaugural edition of Discover Cricket. Guided by cricketing legend Kiran More, leaders immersed themselves in the rhythms of the game, learning patience, adaptability, and trust and discovering how sport can sharpen the very skills that define effective leadership. It was a day of laughter, learning, and camaraderie, with moments that went far beyond the scoreboard.