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Trivandrum Royals are a professional cricket team based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The team is one of the franchises in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL), organised by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) and sanctioned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.[2][3]The Adani Group is the title sponsor of the Trivandrum Royals cricket team, supporting the team through a prominent partnership.
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| League | Kerala Cricket League |
|---|---|
| Personnel | |
| Captain | Abdul Basith[1] |
| Coach | P. Balachandran |
| Owner | Priyadarshan Jose Thomas Pattara Keerthy Suresh Kalyani Priyadarshan Riaz Adam Shibu Mathai |
| Team information | |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Home ground | Greenfield International Stadium |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
Ownership
editThe Trivandrum Royals cricket team is co-owned by a diverse group of individuals, with the primary ownership held by the Priyadarshan-Jose Pattara Consortium, which combines the creative and business expertise of renowned filmmaker Priyadarshan and businessman Jose Thomas Pattara[4] Keerthy Suresh, an acclaimed actress in the South Indian film industry,[5] and Kalyani Priyadarshan, an emerging talent in the same field, also hold ownership stakes, adding a celebrity dimension to the franchise. Riaz Adam, a prominent figure in business circles, and Shibu Mathai, known for his contributions to the sports industry, complete the ownership group.
Ground
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The Trivandrum Royals play their matches at the Greenfield International Stadium, located in Thiruvananthapuram. This modern stadium, with a seating capacity of 50,000, is known for its high-quality playing surface and state-of-the-art facilities, and a prominent venue for both domestic and international cricket events.
Players
editThe Trivandrum Royals have made strategic player selections, with Abdul Basith named as the team's icon player. MS Akhil became the Royals' costliest buy at the KCL auction, fetching a price of INR 7.4 lakhs.[6][7]
Current squad
edit| Player | Nationality | From | To | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Basith[8] |  India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break |
| M. Sajeevan Akhil[9] | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin |
| Vinod Kumar C V[10] | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
| Rohan Prem[11] | India |
2024 | present | Left-handed | Off spin |
| Akhin Sathar[12] | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm pace |
| Vishnu Raj[13] | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | - |
| Riya Basheer | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
| Govind Dev D. Pai | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
| Sharon S. S. | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
| Harikrishnan M. U. | India |
2024 | present | Left-handed | Right-arm leg break |
| Sreehari S. Nair | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox |
| Subin S. | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
| Jofin Jose C. | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin |
| Vinil T. S. | India |
2024 | present | Left-handed | Left-arm pace |
| Jose S. Perayil | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm pace |
| Gireesh P. G. | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin |
| Harikrishnan K. N. | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin |
| Akarsh A. K. | India |
2024 | present | Left-handed | - |
| Ameersha S. N. | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm off spin |
| Vishnu Menon Ranjith | India |
2024 | present | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin |
Source:X[14]
Administration and support staff
edit- As of 9 October 2024
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Team manager | Velukuttynair Ratheesh Kumar |
| Head coach | P Balachandran |
| Batting coach | S Manoj |
| Fielding coach | Abhishek Mohan |
| Bowling coach | Sony Cheruvathur |
| Physiotherapist | S R Santhosh |
| Strength and conditioning coach | A S Aashish |
| Video Analyst | S Manu |
| Performance Analyst | V S Umesh |
References
edit- ^ "KCL team captains meet in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of tournament". The New Indian Express. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Excitement Builds as Kerala Cricket League Unveils Team Names, Icon Players". kca. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Successful Bidders – Kerala Cricket League". kca. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Filmmaker priyadarshan acquires kerala cricket league franchise". On Manorama. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Actress Keerthy Suresh becomes Co-owner of Trivandrum Royals Team of KCL Kerala Cricket League". Movie Wings. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Four players 'hit' over R7L in Kerala Cricket League auction". The New Indian Express. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "I believe in higher purpose: Samson's take on irregular playing opportunities for India". ANI News. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Abdul Basith profile". espncricinfo. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Sajeevan Akhil profile". espncricinfo. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Vinod Kumar profile". espncricinfo. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Rohan Prem profile". espncricinfo. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Akhin Sathar profile". espncricinfo. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Vishnu Raj profile". espncricinfo. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Squad of Trivandrum Royals". X. Retrieved 23 August 2024.