Overview

• Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman inaugurated KCL Season 2 at Nishagandhi Auditorium, unveiling three mascots and witnessing Sanju Samson and Salman Nizar launch the new fan jersey.
• Adv. V. K. Prasanth, Sanju Samson and Keerthy Suresh flagged off the promotional trophy tour, which will visit seven districts through August 16 ahead of the August 21 tournament kickoff.
• The minister announced ₹1,350 crore in upcoming projects to upgrade sports infrastructure across Kerala as part of a broader plan to support the league’s growth.
• Fans enjoyed free admission, a mascot naming contest and a video tribute to Kerala’s Ranji Trophy run before the festivities concluded with a live performance by Agam Band.
• The Kerala Cricket Association is targeting KCL to become India’s top domestic league within five years and to double the state’s sports economy share to 10% within three years.