After launching Joy Express, Rapid Metro on Friday opened an indoor cricket stadium in association with ‘Lounge Cricket’, another unique initiative to increase engagement with its regular commuters.
Considering today’s world where paucity of time no longer gives us an opportunity to walk up to a stadium and pursue our aspirations; Lounge Cricket along with Rapid Metro have introduced an indoor concept replete with simulation and experience for cricket enthusiasts.
Indian Cricket team member, Off-spinner R. Ashwin, who inaugurated the “Lounge Cricket” indoor stadium, said that it was a “new concept” that would attract the youngsters and he was very happy to be present here. “Now that open spaces are reducing and little space is left for the children and the youngsters to play cricket outside, the concept of indoor cricket is a good alternative. It is good both for fun and training purpose,” said Mr. Ashwin.
Speaking at the launch, Rajiv Banga, MD and CEO, IL&FS Rail Ltd, said: “Commuters are our prime focus and we always strive to offer the best to them. After Joy Express, Lounge Cricket is another initiative for our commuters. We are excited to be associated with Lounge Cricket to provide an exciting experience to the cricket enthusiasts.”
Varun Pasricha, Director, Lounge Cricket, said: “Lounge Cricket, as a game, is a treat to engage in terms of the best of infrastructure, phenomenal coaching tools and nail biting acceleration which will bring out the player in everybody. Adding to the facilities, we have an eclectically designed café serving sumptuous contemporary cuisine. Built at Sikanderpur Rapid Metro Station, this is the second prestigious venue for Lounge Cricket and a first mover advantage in terms of building an indoor stadium setup replete with best in infrastructure and technology. Lounge Cricket aims to build an equal ground for leagues and tournaments here, considering being a potential catchment of corporate and residential segment.”
