Kerala Ranji Trophy Team Celebrated as Heroes
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Synopsis
The Kerala Ranji Trophy team was warmly welcomed back to Thiruvananthapuram after their historic runner-up finish in Nagpur. A celebration ceremony is planned to honor their remarkable efforts despite the loss.
Key Takeaways
- Kerala Ranji Trophy team received a hero’s welcome.
- Finished as runner-up in Nagpur, a historic first.
- A grand ceremony is set to honor their achievements.
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will be present.
- Kerala Cricket Association praised for their support.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (NationPress) The Kerala Ranji Trophy team received a hero's welcome upon their arrival on a charter flight in the state capital on Monday night.
In Nagpur, Kerala achieved the remarkable feat of finishing as the runner-up, marking the first time the state reached the finals.
On Tuesday, there will be a grand event to celebrate the Kerala team, which fought bravely but ultimately lost to Vidarbha, who restricted Kerala's first innings total to 342 after scoring 379 in their first innings.
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, will be present to honor the team that made history.
Kerala's journey to their inaugural final was challenging; they secured their quarterfinal victory against Jammu and Kashmir with a mere one-run lead in the first innings. In the semifinal, they bowled out Gujarat just two runs short of surpassing Kerala's first innings score.
The Kerala Cricket Association officials have received widespread commendation for their exceptional support, providing the players with top-notch facilities, and even arranging a charter flight to return the team home after their defeat.
Interestingly, only two players from Kerala who have participated in the Ranji Trophy have gone on to play Test cricket for India: pacers Tinu Yohanan and S. Sreesanth.
