An indoor cricket training venue provider is set to launch later this year, with plans to open multiple locations across the UK.

The Nottingham-based company aims to have 200 lanes in operation throughout the UK within five years.

HITZ Cricket is set to launch later this year and will be equipped with BatFast’s SmartPlay technology.

With a subscription model, HITZ aims to offer cricketers of all skill levels the flexibility to practice and play.

The first HITZ Cricket site will open in East Molesey, Surrey, in late 2024, with plans to expand to five additional locations across the UK by the end of 2025 and operate 200 lanes nationwide within five years.

The facilities will use a monthly subscription model, offering a weekly one-hour training slot for as little as £10 per week.

One-time sessions can also be booked for £6.50 per person.

Each session is customisable, including options for different types of bowling, and sessions are recorded.

Players can review their performance through video playback and statistical analysis, aiding their development.

Runish Gudhka, CEO of BatFast, said: “HITZ Cricket is set to revolutionise the way cricket is played by introducing our groundbreaking SmartPlay technology. Our collective goal is to make high-quality cricket facilities accessible to everyone, addressing the well-documented issues of limited facilities and high costs associated with playing cricket. With HITZ, we’re creating a first-of-a-kind model that will provide the best value for time and money that cricketers from all ages, skill levels, and genders will get. We are confident this innovation will attract both investors and industry leaders eager to be part of the future of cricket.”