At a ceremony conducted here on Friday, the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) unveiled the official logo of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL).
International cricketer and KCL legend Sanju Samson unveiled the logo in front of the league’s participating teams.
An important step toward the creation of the eagerly awaited league was reached at the occasion, which also featured the logos of each individual team.
“The player auction for the Kerala Cricket League is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, at the Hyatt Regency, starting at 10 AM. The auction briefing was conducted by the renowned Charu Sharma, followed by a mock auction to familiarize the franchises with the process,” a release issued by the KCA said.
Greenfield International Stadium in this city will host Kerala Cricket League matches from September 2 to September 19, according to the statement.
“Fans can look forward to two thrilling games each day, including day and night matches. The league will officially be launched by the legendary actor and KCL brand ambassador, Mohanlal, on 31st August 2024, at 12 noon at the Hyatt Regency,” the release said.
The player auction will feature 168 players in total, with each team expected to purchase 20 players.
“The auction will be divided into three categories: Category A: Featuring players with IPL and Ranji Trophy experience, with a base salary of Rs two lakh. Category B: Comprising C K Naidu, U-23, U-19 State, and U-19 Challengers players, with a base salary of Rs One lakh. Category C: For U-16 state players, university players, and club cricketers, with a base salary of Rs. 50,000.
“Each player will be auctioned to the highest bidder, with the auction being broadcast live on Star Sports Three and the OTT platform Fancode,” it said.
Icon players including P A Abdul Basit (Trivandrum Royals), Sachin Baby (Kollam Sailors), Mohammad Azharuddin (Alleppey Ripples), Basil Thambi (Kochi Blue Tigers), Vishnu Vinod (Thrissur Titans), Rohan S Kunnammal (Calicut Globestars) were already selected for the league.
