Kerala, the God’s own country is considered by many as the birth place of the game of Cricket in India. Cricket has always been a game with a distinct English connection and it was Col.Sir Arthur Wellesley, who brought the game to Tellicherry, the small but historical town in Northern Kerala in 1800s. Later, the game in its true tradition was kept alive by the famous cricket families like the Mampallys, Nakkads and the Acharaths in north while the royal families of Tripunithura and Travancore patronized the game the central and southern parts of the state.

The veteran cricket movement started in the mid 80s, bringing together the senior cricketers to play an occasional game or two, amongst themselves or against visiting clubs. Later, Kerala Veterans Cricket Association (KVCA), added momentum to this movement by bringing together yesteryear cricketers and others of the cricketing fraternity in the state on a single platform. For us, Cricket has always been a way of life, a reason to enjoy the spirit of bonhomie and nostalgia.

Our teams have been regularly making goodwill tours overseas, to Europe, the Far-east and the Middle East countries. We have also played host to visiting clubs like the I Zingaries, Romanys and the Lankan Cavaliers. Kerala team also participates in the inter-state veteran’s championship conducted by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India. Wherever we go, new friendships are made, old friendships renewed, tales of mighty feats recounted.