Kochi IPL team had been in the news for more of wrong reasons than the good ones. From the chaos that arose during the team formation, to the teams losing matches more than winning, Kochi Tuskers has had a tough time. And the last we hear about the team is that they have been suspended! Hence that becomes a close to the whole Kochi Tuskers saga.

But wait, Kochi IPL fans have some reasons to be happy about. Kochi might be the host to a few Indian Premier League matches for this season. Maybe we might not be cheering out loud for Kochi Tuskers this time, but you can clap your hands for your favourite stars from other teams. Kerala Cricket Association has requested the BCCI for the same, and now we need to wait and watch what BCCI concludes regarding this.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which was the host for last year’s IPL matches, was renovated paying quite a fortune to raise it to international standards. The organizers are now having quite a tough time. Now, the stadium is being the venue for matches like the Ranji Trophy, but the organizers are not benefitted through these matches.

Maybe bringing down a few matches down to Kochi will be commercially benefitting the organizers, and also provide entertainment to Kochi cricket fans as well. Let us see what is in store!!

Good news Kochiites! The Kerala Cricket Association secretary Mr. T.C Matthew has said that the Kochi IPL team name and the coach would be announced the end of the week. For those who are unaware of whats been happening here is a quick refresher. Rendezvous Sports World in March won the franchisee for the Kochi IPL team with a bid of Rs.15 billion. After winning the auction Lalit Modi created controversies to make sure the Kochi team does not materialize. The prick not only managed to bring in utter chaos into the league, but also helped him loose his job.

There has been numerous reports that Steve Waugh is being signed to coach the Kochi team. We will just have to wait for more information. And as for names why dont you have a look at the names our readers have come up with. We have names from Kochi Kryptonites to Kochi Kootharas. http://www.kochivibe.com/suggest-names-for-kochi-cochin-kerala-ipl-team/

Great news Kochiites! Kochivibe had said in one of its last post, Kochi is very highly likely to get a a IPL team. And now we have confirmed news that Kochi is one of the cities along with Pune that will have a team for the 2011 IPL. The Kochi team was won by the Rendezvous sports world limited for 1533.33 Crores. We will update you with further information when available! Celebration time Kochi!