How We Verify Every Listing
Before any academy appears on CricketNearby, a real person from our team calls them, confirms their details, and signs off. Here's exactly what that process looks like.
The 4-Step Verification Process
Academy Submits a Request
An academy owner fills in our listing form with their facility details — name, address, contact number, type of coaching, age groups, fees, and photos. This information is held in a pending state and is not visible to the public.
Our Team Makes a Verification Call
Within 3–5 business days, a member of our team calls the contact number provided. We confirm the academy exists, is actively operating, and that the information submitted is accurate. We also ask a few standard questions about coaching qualifications and batch timings.
We Cross-Check the Details
We verify the facility address on Google Maps, confirm the phone number is reachable, and check that the academy is not on any known complaint lists. For girls-only or girls-welcoming academies, we specifically confirm this directly with the coach or coordinator.
Listing Goes Live with the Verified Badge
Once all checks pass, the listing is published with a green Verified badge. The verification is valid for 180 days, after which we conduct a re-verification call to ensure the listing is still active and accurate.
What Gets Verified
Our team checks every one of these points before a listing is approved.
- The academy physically exists at the stated address
- The listed phone number connects to the actual facility
- The coaching programmes and fees are as described
- The academy is actively accepting students at time of listing
- Girls-specific details are confirmed directly with the coach (for filtered listings)
- The facility has been operating for at least 3 months
Verification Expires After 180 Days
The CricketNearby Verified badge is not permanent. Every listing is re-verified every 180 days to ensure the information stays accurate and the academy is still active. This means every listing you see with a Verified badge has been confirmed operational within the last six months.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does verification cost anything?
- Verification is free for all academies during our launch period. There is no charge to get listed or to receive the Verified badge.
- What happens when a verification expires?
- Verification badges expire after 180 days. We contact the academy for a re-verification call. If the academy cannot be reached or no longer meets our standards, the badge is removed and the listing is marked inactive.
- Can I trust an unverified listing?
- We only show listings that have been verified or are pending verification. Listings that fail verification are never published. However, we recommend always looking for the green Verified badge for the highest level of confidence.
- What if I find incorrect information on a listing?
- Please use the "Report an Issue" link on any listing page, or contact us at support@cricketnearby.com. We take accuracy very seriously and will investigate within 48 hours.
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