Kerala Cricket Association’s vision is to constantly strive to excel in developing, organizing and promoting the game of cricket and its infrastructure in Kerala. Toward this end, the body of dedicated professionals that encompasses KCA, is engaged in utilizing all the resources at their command so that Kerala will be a force to reckon with where cricket is concerned. KCA constantly endeavors to make cricket healthy, competitive and safe – a wholesome experience that everyone can enjoy and cherish. Thanks to the effort and high degree of professionalism of all at KCA, cricket in Kerala now promises to grow in leaps and bounds and the administrators of the game are up to the challenge of maintaining the integrity of its commitment to it.
Kerala Cricket Association was formed in the year 1951 and registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act 1955 (Act XII of 1955).
Kerala Cricket Association was formed in the year 1951 and is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Kerala State Sports Authority (KSSA) in the State. There are fourteen district cricket association affiliated to it. As its inception in 1951 it was known as the Travancore-Cochin Cricket Association. Today it is one of the premier state sports associations in Kerala, affiliated to BCCI and Kerala State Sports Authority. Kerala State also has a large following for the game of cricket as in other parts of the country. Unfortunately for us, the vagaries of the weather have affected the development of the game in the state; the prolonged rainy season has been a matter of concern to the administrators and players, who are unable to keep in good nick because of the wet and uncertain climate. The development of infrastructure has been pivotal in the process. Indoor practice facilities have been few and far between, so practicing in the rains is out of the question. Even proper grounds and stadiums are hard to come by the result is backwardness in the progress of the game in the state. Read More >>
Kerala has always been in the forefront in its bid to foster sporting talent in India. Though Keralites in general favor football over any other sport, there were a few pioneers in cricket as well. The Mambally family of Clincher, contributed greatly to the enrichment of the game. PM Raghavan, who led the first Travancore-Cochin team in the Ranji Trophy in 1951, was a hard hitting batsman and an astute captain. KV Kellappan Thampuran was the live wire behind the great achievements of the Tripunithura Cricket club, formed in 1935. It was he who was the brain behind the limited over format. Col. Godavarma Raja of the Travancore royal family was responsible for putting Kerala on the sports and tourist map of India. The Kerala Cricket Association emerged from the Travancore-Cochin Cricket Association formed by him in 1950. He was the first from the state to become a vice-president of the BCCI. Read More >>
Kerala Cricket Association’s vision is to constantly strive to excel in developing, organizing and promoting the game of cricket and its infrastructure in Kerala. Toward this end, the body of dedicated professionals that encompasses KCA, is engaged in utilizing all the resources at their command so that Kerala will be a force to reckon with where cricket is concerned. KCA constantly endeavors to make cricket healthy, competitive and safe – a wholesome experience that everyone can enjoy and cherish. Thanks to the effort and high degree of professionalism of all at KCA, cricket in Kerala now promises to grow in leaps and bounds and the administrators of the game are up to the challenge of maintaining the integrity of its commitment to it.
Kerala Cricket Association was formed in the year 1951 and registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act 1955 (Act XII of 1955).
Kerala Cricket Association was formed in the year 1951 and is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Kerala State Sports Authority (KSSA) in the State. There are fourteen district cricket association affiliated to it. As its inception in 1951 it was known as the Travancore-Cochin Cricket Association. Today it is one of the premier state sports associations in Kerala, affiliated to BCCI and Kerala State Sports Authority. Kerala State also has a large following for the game of cricket as in other parts of the country. Unfortunately for us, the vagaries of the weather have affected the development of the game in the state; the prolonged rainy season has been a matter of concern to the administrators and players, who are unable to keep in good nick because of the wet and uncertain climate. The development of infrastructure has been pivotal in the process. Indoor practice facilities have been few and far between, so practicing in the rains is out of the question. Even proper grounds and stadiums are hard to come by the result is backwardness in the progress of the game in the state. Read More >>
Kerala has always been in the forefront in its bid to foster sporting talent in India. Though Keralites in general favor football over any other sport, there were a few pioneers in cricket as well. The Mambally family of Clincher, contributed greatly to the enrichment of the game. PM Raghavan, who led the first Travancore-Cochin team in the Ranji Trophy in 1951, was a hard hitting batsman and an astute captain. KV Kellappan Thampuran was the live wire behind the great achievements of the Tripunithura Cricket club, formed in 1935. It was he who was the brain behind the limited over format. Col. Godavarma Raja of the Travancore royal family was responsible for putting Kerala on the sports and tourist map of India. The Kerala Cricket Association emerged from the Travancore-Cochin Cricket Association formed by him in 1950. He was the first from the state to become a vice-president of the BCCI. Read More >>
Press Release,
8th August – 2023
M Venkataramana, the former India and Tamil Nadu offspinner, has been roped in as the Head Coach of Kerala senior team ahead of the 2023-24 domestic season.
The appointment is for a period of 2 years.
Venkataramana takes over from Former India fast bowler- Tinu Yohannan . In his recent role as Tamil Nadu Cricket Head Coach (2021-2023) he have successfully mentored and guided players of various skill levels, helping them refine their technique, improve tactical awareness, and enhance their mental resilience.
Venkataramana played 75 first-class matches and 30 List A games, taking 247 and 36 wickets respectively. In his debut Ranji season, in 1987-88, he emerged as the joint-highest wicket-taker, with 35 strikes in eight matches at an average of 20.45. Eight of those wickets came in the final against Railways at Chepauk, where Tamil Nadu secured the title with an innings victory.That season’s performance earned Venkataramana an India call-up, but he only got to play one Test and one ODI.
The Indian domestic season will begin on 16th October – 2023 with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which will be followed by Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Ranji Trophy.
Coaching Qualifications and Experience
Level 3 from BCCI – Year 2005
Tamil Nadu Cricket Team Head Coach (2021 – 2023)
Appointed as South Zone Coach in the Duleep Trophy Tournament (2022)
NCA – Bangalore (From 2012 on camp basis)
BCCI Specialist Academy Chennai (2012 – 2015)
Singapore Senior National Men’s team Head Coach (2006 – 2011)
Dindigul Dragons Head coach in the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association TNPL T20 League (2016 – Till Date)
BCCI- NCA appointed coach for the Associate and Affiliated Under-19 Team
We wish him and the team a great success for the upcoming seasons.
Vinod S Kumar
Secretary
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