Yogesh Anand Renjala – Founder of Cricket Life Academy and Trusted Cricket Coach

Yogesh Anand Renjala’s journey in cricket has been built on equal parts passion and persistence. With over a decade of coaching experience, he has dedicated his life to developing players, refining their skills, and instilling the values that cricket truly stands for discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

As the Founder and Head Coach of Cricket Life Academy in Mumbai, Yogesh has spent 10 years mentoring aspiring cricketers. His role goes far beyond teaching technique. He works closely with players to sharpen their mental conditioning, tactical understanding, and ability to perform under pressure. Whether it’s one-on-one coaching sessions or guiding entire squads, his approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of player psychology.

Yogesh’s coaching philosophy is rooted in building a culture of excellence. He has been instrumental in arranging academy tournaments to track progress, refine team dynamics, and prepare his students for competitive cricket. Formerly, he also served as the Cricket Coach of Delhi Titans Champions in the Actor Cricket Bash League, where he brought his professional touch to the franchise setup.

His credibility is further strengthened by formal coaching certifications. Yogesh holds a Level-1 certification from Coaching Beyond in Chennai, mentored by Ravi Shastri and trained under elite coaches like Bharat Arun and R Sridhar. This exposure gave him unique insights into modern cricket coaching techniques and the importance of blending technical skills with sports science.

On the playing front, Yogesh has had a rich journey of his own. He competed in Mumbai’s A division cricket and represented leading corporate teams like Nirlon, Pantaloons Future Group, Oriental Insurance, and DTDC in prestigious tournaments such as the Times Shield. He has also featured in historic competitions like the Kanga League, Purshottam Shield, and Talim Shield. Expanding his horizons overseas, Yogesh played for two years in the UK Minor County League, gaining valuable international exposure and experience in English conditions.

Over the years, he has also shared the field with top-level players such as Rohit Sharma, Shivam Dubey, Sarfaraz Khan, Harmeet Singh, and Saurabh Netravalkar. His involvement with the Mumbai Cricket Association, including the MCA Summer Camp for U14 and U16 at Kandivali Centre, further reflects his role in the city’s cricketing ecosystem.

What sets Yogesh apart is his commitment to developing complete players. He doesn’t just focus on skills with the bat or ball he works on character, fitness, mindset, and tactical awareness. His players are encouraged to think like cricketers, not just play like them.

From his early playing days to his current role as a mentor and coach, Yogesh Anand Renjala continues to shape cricket careers with the same passion that first drew him to the sport. For him, cricket is not just a game but a lifelong commitment to excellence and his students are living proof of that dedication.