Kiwi duo to coach Indian youngsters in Mumbai, Pune & Bengaluru starting Apr 20
17th April 2025: Former Kiwi cricketers Jesse Ryder and Mathew Sinclair will conduct a series of International Sports and Performing Arts Camp for VIBGYOR Group of Schools for the country’s leading network of K-12 schools.
VIBGYOR announced its collaboration with the two cricketers for the pioneering camps being held in Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru starting 20th April.
The camp is designed to enhance student learning and coaching methods by embedding global expertise into daily school life. Drawing participants from its network of 39 schools, the camp aspires to raise the bar for experiential and internationally aligned education.
Kavita Kerawalla, Vice-Chairperson of VIBGYOR Group of Schools said, “At VIBGYOR, we’ve always believed in offering more than academics. Our focus is on building future-ready individuals who are confident, globally aware, and passionate about their talents. This camp is an extension of that philosophy — where students don’t just learn skills but also gain inspiration and perspective from global achievers.”
At the heart of the initiative will be the two world-class cricketers who will mentor VIBGYOR students in raising the bar in cricket training. As International Cricket Ambassadors, and better known for their power batting and powerful seam bowling, Jesse Ryder and Mathew Sinclair will bring deep expertise and structure to coaching in batting and bowling. With their vast experience and deep understanding of the game, they will work closely with VIBGYOR’s cricket coaching teams to introduce international coaching strategies, structured training programs, and performance monitoring systems. The camp will also train the coaching teams on sharpening athletic techniques, instilling discipline, devising and executing strategies, along with developing a global sporting mindset in young learners.
Shaji Kuttiani, Director of Sports and Events at VIBGYOR Group of Schools, stated, “Sports in education is a powerful catalyst for personal growth. It teaches more than just technique — it instils discipline, perseverance, and the ability to adapt under pressure. This collaboration is about creating an environment where students not only learn the skills to excel in cricket but also develop a mindset of excellence that transcends the field and shapes their future in all walks of life.”
A unique aspect of this collaboration is its dual focus — not only are students benefiting from the expertise of these international professionals, but VIBGYOR’s coaching staff is being upskilled through real-time mentorship. These interactive, on-ground sessions are designed to transfer knowledge, introduce modern methodologies, and build long-term coaching capacity within the schools.
Their first initiative in India, Sinclair and Ryder are excited about the upcoming camps. “I am excited to be part of this initiative and look forward to visiting Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. This is a great opportunity for us to share our cricketing experiences and contribute to the development of young talent. I am eager to engage with the students and coaches, and to pass on the skills and insights that we have gained over the years to help and inspire them to become the best players they can be,” said Mathew Sinclair.
“It is a pleasure to be coming to India to coach young students. I am keen to share experiences that can support their journey”, Jesse Ryder added.
With future-ready initiatives such as this, VIBGYOR continues to set new benchmarks in experiential and holistic education through international collaborations that embed global mentorships in academic calendars.
About VIBGYOR Group of Schools:
Founded in 2004, VIBGYOR Group of Schools, recognised as Best Education Brand of 2023 by The Economic Times, followed by the BW Education Top Education Brands Award 2024 for Academic Excellence in K-12, is a leading network of K-12 schools known for its academic excellence for over two decades. The Group offers a unique range of world-class educational programs for the holistic development of students in curricular and co-curricular studies across all its schools. Under the leadership of Mr. Rustom Kerawalla, Founder Chairman of the institution, VIBGYOR Group of Schools is nurturing the academic growth and development of over 50,000 students nationwide across its 39 schools in 15 major cities.
VIBGYOR Group of Schools delivers international levels of education in affiliation with ICSE, CBSE and Cambridge International curriculum, from early years education to Grade 12.