Lights, Camera, Pooja Cricket!

KV Kelappan Thampuran, a visionary from the Cochin royal family, revolutionized Kerala cricket by conceiving the Pooja Cricket Tournament in 1951, a pioneering 50-over format. This tournament, born out of frustration with drawn-out matches, has become a cultural touchstone, nurturing Ranji Trophy players and fostering a love for the game.