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New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Kerala Cricket League Season 2 to be launched on July 20
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Cricket League (KCL) second season will be launched in the state capital on Sunday. Sports Minister V Abdurahiman will inaugurate the event and unveil the official mascots of the league at Nishagandhi Auditorium. Cricketers Sanju Samson and Salman Nisar will launch the fan jerseys for the season during the ceremony. Abdurahiman will also flag off the KCL Trophy Motorcade, which will travel across the state to promote the tournament. The event will be attended by Vattiyoorkavu MLA V K Prasanth, KCA officials, including president Jayesh George, franchise owners, including Priyadarshan, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Keerthy Suresh and T S Kaladharan, among others. The launch will be followed by a live performance by the music band Agam. As part of the tournament promotions, a trophy tour will also be conducted across seven districts.
United News of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Federal Bank Kerala Cricket League Season 2 launch today
Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (UNI) The grand launch of Federal Bank Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2 will be held today. Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman will officially inaugurate the event at Nishagandhi Auditorium at 5:30 pm. As part of the ceremony, the Minister will unveil the official mascots of KCL in front of a packed audience comprising cricket fans, invited guests, and the general public. The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced a public contest to name the mascots, with special prizes for the winning entries. Adding to the excitement, star cricketer Sanju Samson and emerging player Salman Nisar will launch the official fan jerseys for Season 2. A special video tribute featuring Salman Nisar's helmet, symbolic of Kerala's historic entry into the Ranji Trophy final, will also be screened during the event. The Minister will then flag off the KCL Trophy Motorcade, which will travel across Kerala as part of the league's promotional campaign. Following the official proceedings, popular music band 'Agam' will take the stage for a live performance starting at 8:30 pm. Admission to the launch event and the concert is free for the public. The function will also be attended by V.K. Prasanth MLA, KCA President Jayesh George, Secretary Vinod S. Kumar, KCL Council Chairman Nazir Machan, and other KCA members. Franchise owners including Priyadarshan, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Keerthy Suresh, Jose Thomas Pattara, Shibu Mathai, Riyaz Adam (Adani Trivandrum Royals), Sohan Roy (Aries Kollam Sailors), Subhash George Manuel (Kochi Blue Tigers), Sanju Mohammed (Calicut Globestars), Sajad Seth (Finesse Thrissur Titans), and T.S. Kaladharan, Krishna Kaladharan, Shibu Mathew, and Raphael Thomas (Alleppey Ripples) will also be present. To further promote the league, a trophy tour will be conducted across seven districts; Kannur, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram, from July 21 to August 16. The promotional vehicle will spend four days in each district, featuring events with celebrities, sportspersons, and fan interactions. UNI DS RKM
