Thiruvananthapuram, 29 ഡിസംബര്‍ (H.S.)

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has elected its new office bearers at the 75th Annual General Body Meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram.

Adv. Sreejith V. Nair, former treasurer and secretary of the Association, has been elected as the President. Satheesan K., a former member of the Apex Council, has been elected Vice President.

Incumbent Secretary Vinod S. Kumar and Joint Secretary Bineesh Kodiyeri will continue in their respective positions.

T. Ajith Kumar, Secretary of the Palakkad District Cricket Association, has been elected Treasurer, while Muhammed Naufal T., Secretary of the Kasaragod District Cricket Association, has been appointed as the General Body Representative to the Apex Council.

*One-Year Comprehensive Action Plan*

The General Body also approved a one-year comprehensive development action plan aimed at upgrading cricket infrastructure and player development systems across Kerala to international standards.

The decisions were taken at the Annual General Body Meeting, with a strong focus on infrastructure expansion and player empowerment. KCA will implement major projects under the Kerala Sports Infrastructure Development Scheme announced by the State Government, utilising the special concessions granted under the Land Act.

As part of the plan, cricket grounds and related facilities will be developed in all 14 districts of the state. Infrastructure for other sports will also be developed alongside cricket facilities, with the objective of ensuring uniform training standards and modern amenities across districts.

The General Body congratulated the State Government, including the Chief Minister, Revenue Minister, Agriculture Minister and Sports Minister, for launching the Sports Infrastructure Development Scheme and providing relaxations under land regulations.

It was also decided to construct an international cricket stadium in Kochi in collaboration with the State Government. Further discussions will be held with the Government to secure a long-term lease of the Sports Hub International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram and to establish a High Altitude Sports Centre at Munnar for cricket, football and other sports, said President Adv. Sreejith V. Nair.

The Kerala Women’s Premier League will be launched shortly, with the aim of strengthening women’s cricket in the state. Secretary Vinod S. Kumar stated that structured competition platforms would help build a strong and competitive women’s cricket team for Kerala.

The Association will also establish ‘KCA Cricket Academies’ in Idukki and Thiruvananthapuram to identify young talent and provide scientific, performance-oriented training. These academies will focus on fitness, skill development and professional mentoring through modern coaching methods.

In addition, the General Body resolved to further strengthen the existing High Performance Centre, ensuring advanced training facilities, sports science laboratories, fitness and rehabilitation centres, and access to expert coaches.

The new leadership reiterated its commitment to transparent governance, grassroots development and positioning Kerala as a strong force in Indian cricket.

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Hindusthan Samachar / CHANDHU CHANDRASEKHAR