Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 (UNI) The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has approved a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening cricket infrastructure and player development across the state, including a decision to construct an international cricket stadium in Kochi in collaboration with the State Government.
The Association will also hold further discussions 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.
The KCA announced that the Kerala Women’s Premier League will be launched shortly with the objective of promoting and strengthening women’s cricket in the state.
As part of its talent development programme, the Association will establish KCA Cricket Academies in Idukki and Thiruvananthapuram to identify young talent and provide scientific, performance-oriented training. The academies will focus on fitness, skill development and professional mentoring through modern coaching methods.
The KCA also approved a comprehensive one-year development action plan aimed at upgrading cricket infrastructure and player development systems across Kerala to international standards.
Under the Kerala Sports Infrastructure Development Scheme announced by the State Government, the KCA will implement major projects by utilising special concessions granted under the Land Act. As part of this initiative, 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 to ensure uniform training standards and modern amenities across districts.
Meanwhile, the KCA elected its new office-bearers at the 75th Annual General Body Meeting held here on Monday. Advocate Sreejith V. Nair, former Treasurer and Secretary of the Association, was elected President, while Satheesan K., a former Apex Council member, was 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, was elected Treasurer, while Muhammed Naufal T., Secretary of the Kasaragod District Cricket Association, was appointed General Body Representative to the Apex Council.
In addition, the General Body resolved to further strengthen the existing High Performance Centre by 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.
