Kerala

The Kerala cricket team is a domestic cricket team based in the Indian state of Kerala. It is in the Elite Group of the Ranji Trophy, the premier first class cricket tournament in India. It was known as Travancore-Cochin cricket team until 1957/58.

Kerala has produced two Indian Test cricketers, Tinu Yohannan and S. Sreesanth. Sanju Samson has represented India in T20Is and ODIs, while Basil Thampi has a national call-up to his name. The team also lined up ex-Indian International player Sadagoppan Ramesh for two years from 2005 to 2007. Robin Uthappa, a former Indian International player also played for Kerala. Kerala has also produced Krishna Chandran, who plays at International level for United Arab Emirates.

The Kerala cricket team, representing the southern Indian state of Kerala, is a prominent participant in India's domestic cricket circuit. Known for its passionate cricketing culture, Kerala has steadily developed its cricketing infrastructure and talent pool over the years. The team competes in major domestic tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Kerala's cricketing journey has been marked by a focus on nurturing local talent, with notable players emerging from the state contributing to both national and international cricket. The team is recognized for its resilience, teamwork, and the growing enthusiasm for cricket among its supporters, making Kerala an exciting and competitive side in Indian domestic cricket.