Kochi is already gripped with CCL fever. Malayalam film actors will make their star pressence on-field this time. There is much to look forward for cricket fans in the city. Kerala Strikers’ first match against Mumbai Heroes will be held on the 22^nd of January 2012. So what all security precautions are Kochi taking?? As Kochi is gearing up for the much celebrated CCL match, traffic would be regulated in the city.

The match venue, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, will be packed with cops and tight security is imposed on the area. Traffic in the city would be deviated. Fans will have to park their vehicles in the outskirts of the venue as there will be no parking provided (for fans) inside the venue. The tickets for the matches are being given out for free. With AMMA’s (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) and the government’s counters near the entry, fans can donate amount for charity.

The Kerala Strikers’ have been undergoing rigorous practice sessions and training. With all this, the team is all set to play against Mumbai Heroes. Captain Mohanlal of Kerala Strikers’ have told that they are quite confident of winning the match. Now, let us wait and see what is in store for Kerala Strikers’ on the 22^nd of Jan at Kochi! Kochiites, see you there!

Priyadarshan and Mohanlal plan to start a cricket team from Kerala for the next IPL season, to be titled as ‘City Cricketers’. They also have roped in Shashi Tharoor,  the new Union Minister of State for External Affairs, as the chairman of their team and have the full support of the KCA. The Director of the City Cricketers will be Robin Singh.

They will approach the BCCI with the proposal and if they get the approval, their team will debut in the next IPL in 2010.
This would give an opportunity for the Kerala Cricketers with a global opportunity to make their way into the national side. More details are awaited.