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The second Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE) was launched at Bantala, Kolkata, in collaboration with the Merlin Group and cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Located at Club Arena on Basanti Road, the centre aims to provide professional cricket training to players from West Bengal and Eastern India. It features a 10,000 sq. ft. indoor air-conditioned sports arena and a 30,000 sq. ft. outdoor sports ground for year-round coaching. Six promising cricketers received scholarships after trials involving more than 200 students. The centre also includes a residential academy, modern gymnasium, and facilities for professional tournaments and corporate sporting events.