Kelappan Thampuran
Kelappan Thampuran was an Indian first-class cricketer associated with cricket in Kerala. He featured in domestic competition during the period when first-class cricket in the southern Indian state was administered through the Kerala Cricket Association and its representative teams in the Ranji Trophy.
Key facts
| Name | Kelappan Thampuran |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Region | Kerala |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Form | First-class cricket |
Background
The name "Thampuran" is a hereditary title used by members of erstwhile royal families in Kerala, particularly those of the Cochin and Travancore lineages. Several individuals from these families were involved in the early administration and playing of cricket in the region during the twentieth century, when the sport was still consolidating its presence in southern India.
Cricket in Kerala
Organised first-class cricket in Kerala is conducted under the aegis of the Kerala Cricket Association, which fields the state team in national tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Before the formation of the unified state of Kerala in 1956, cricket in the region was played under the banners of Travancore-Cochin and earlier princely entities.
Significance
Players such as Kelappan Thampuran form part of the broader record of first-class cricketers from Kerala, a state whose cricketing structure developed gradually in comparison with the traditional powerhouses of Indian domestic cricket. Their participation contributed to the early competitive history of the Kerala team in national tournaments.
Related topics
- Kerala cricket team
- Kerala Cricket Association
- Ranji Trophy
- List of Kerala cricketers
- Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16104785