T20 organized by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has selected the franchises of the Kerala Cricket League. Film director Priyadarshan, prominent businessman Sir Sohan Roy and others have acquired the franchise. Six teams will participate in the league matches to be held at the Sports Hub at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram from September 2.
S. Priyadarshan Jose Patara Consortium, Sohan Roy (Aries Group), Sajad Seth (Finesse Consortium) T. S. Kaladharan (Console Shipping Services India Pvt Ltd), Subhash George Manuel (Enigmatic Smile Rewards Pvt Ltd) and Sanju Muhammad (EKK Infrastructure Ltd) were awarded the franchises of the teams. Team names etc will be decided later.
The six-team franchises were selected through a competitive tender process. A total of 13 people applied for the franchise. Seven candidates who fully met the eligibility criteria were selected for final bidding. Of these, the six people who quoted the highest amount have got the team franchise.
The Kerala Cricket Association will select the players to participate in the auction from among the registered Kerala players. The franchised team owners will acquire their players from them through player auctions.
Kerala Cricket Association President Jayesh George, Secretary Vinod S. Kumar, Governing Council Chairman Nasser Machan, Member P.J. Nawaz also participated in the bid opening.
Story Highlights : Kerala Cricket League; Priyadarshan and Aries Group team
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The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has selected franchises for its upcoming T20 tournament, the Kerala Cricket League. Film director Priyadarshan, prominent businessman Sir Sohan Roy, and others have acquired franchises. Six teams will compete in the league matches, which will be held at the Sports Hub at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, starting on September 2nd.
The franchises have been awarded to the following individuals and consortia: S. Priyadarshan Jose Patara Consortium, Sohan Roy (Aries Group), Sajad Seth (Finesse Consortium), T. S. Kaladharan (Console Shipping Services India Pvt Ltd), Subhash George Manuel (Enigmatic Smile Rewards Pvt Ltd), and Sanju Muhammad (EKK Infrastructure Ltd). The team names and other details will be decided at a later date.
The six team franchises were selected through a competitive bidding process. A total of 13 individuals applied for the franchises. Seven candidates who met all eligibility criteria were selected for the final bidding process. The six individuals who submitted the highest bids were awarded the team franchises.
The Kerala Cricket Association will select the players who will participate in the auction from among registered Kerala players. The franchised team owners will acquire their players through the player auctions.
Kerala Cricket Association President Jayesh George, Secretary Vinod S. Kumar, Governing Council Chairman Nasser Machan, and Member P.J. Nawaz participated in the bid opening.
Story Highlights : Kerala Cricket League; Priyadarshan and Aries Group team
Kerala Cricket League: Franchise Owners Announced
The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has officially announced the franchises for the upcoming Kerala Cricket League (KCL), a T20 tournament set to commence on September 2nd at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
The franchises were awarded through a competitive bidding process, with 13 individuals initially vying for the opportunity. Seven candidates met the eligibility criteria and participated in the final bidding round, ultimately resulting in six winners.
Franchise Owners
- Priyadarshan Jose Patara Consortium: Film director Priyadarshan, known for his acclaimed cinematic work, is part of this consortium.
- Sohan Roy (Aries Group): Prominent businessman Sir Sohan Roy, the founder of the Aries Group, secured a franchise.
- Sajad Seth (Finesse Consortium): The Finesse Consortium, led by Sajad Seth, has acquired a team franchise.
- T. S. Kaladharan (Console Shipping Services India Pvt Ltd): T. S. Kaladharan, representing Console Shipping Services India Pvt Ltd, is now a team owner.
- Subhash George Manuel (Enigmatic Smile Rewards Pvt Ltd): Subhash George Manuel, from Enigmatic Smile Rewards Pvt Ltd, has joined the league as a franchise owner.
- Sanju Muhammad (EKK Infrastructure Ltd): Sanju Muhammad, representing EKK Infrastructure Ltd, rounds out the list of franchise owners.
Franchise Selection Process
The KCA implemented a rigorous bidding process to select the teams. Here’s an overview:
- Initial Application: 13 individuals submitted applications to own a franchise.
- Eligibility Screening: Seven candidates met the KCA’s eligibility criteria.
- Final Bidding: These seven candidates participated in the final bidding round, with the top six bidders acquiring the franchises.
Player Acquisition
The KCL will feature players selected from the pool of registered Kerala cricketers. The newly-appointed franchise owners will acquire their respective team players through a player auction, scheduled for a later date.
KCA Representatives
The bid opening process was overseen by key representatives of the Kerala Cricket Association:
- Jayesh George: President, Kerala Cricket Association
- Vinod S. Kumar: Secretary, Kerala Cricket Association
- Nasser Machan: Governing Council Chairman, Kerala Cricket Association
- P.J. Nawaz: Member, Kerala Cricket Association
Team Names and Details
While the franchise owners have been confirmed, the team names and other details are yet to be finalized. The KCA will announce these details at a later date.
Excitement Builds for the Kerala Cricket League
The announcement of the franchise owners has generated significant excitement and anticipation for the inaugural season. Cricket enthusiasts in Kerala and beyond are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament and the chance to witness the competitive spirit of the KCL.
Key Takeaways for the Kerala Cricket League
- The KCL promises to be an exciting addition to the Indian domestic cricket landscape.
- The involvement of prominent figures like Priyadarshan and Sir Sohan Roy further amplifies the league’s stature.
- The KCA’s transparent bidding process ensures fairness and competition.
- The player auction will be a crucial step in building competitive teams.
With the franchises in place and the first ball scheduled to be bowled soon, the stage is set for a thrilling inaugural season of the Kerala Cricket League.
