Amateur World Cup cricket launches in Kochi, Kerala

A new cricket initiative, the Amateur World Cup, is starting in Kerala. It features the ‘Last Man Stands’ format, popular worldwide. The event will take place in Kochi and involves 14 nations. The Kochi team, called Blue Tigers, is part of the Kerala Cricket Association. Subhash George Manuel, a film producer, owns the team. The initiative aims to connect cricket with the film industry for a unique experience. Notable figures at the launch included cricketers Basil Thampi and S. Sreesanth, along with film stars Unni Mukundan and Siju Wilson. AB de Villiers serves as the brand ambassador. The program hopes to raise the profile of Kerala cricket on the international stage.