Paliath Ravi Achan, 96, the legendary former Kerala cricket captain and the first ever Kerala cricketer to register the impressive double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in the domestic circuit, died at his son’s residence in Thripunithura on Monday around 9 p.m.
He was not doing well for the last couple of months owing to age-related ailments. Ravi Achan was born to the Paliam royal family member Aniyankuttan Thampuran and Kochukutti Kunjamma in 1928. He was a prominent presence in the sports, social and cultural landscape of the State.
Ravi Achan became famous for his cricketing exploits and was instrumental in generating interest in the game in this part of the world. He was closely associated with the reputed Thripunithura Cricket Club.
