Kochi Tuskers Kerala was an IPL franchise that played only one season — IPL 2011 — before its contract was terminated by BCCI for breach of contract. Owned by Rendezvous Sports World, it was one of two new teams added for IPL 4 (2011 season), the other being Pune Warriors India. Their brief existence makes them one of only two IPL franchises to be terminated by BCCI.
| Franchise | Kochi Tuskers Kerala |
| IPL Seasons | Only 1 season — IPL 2011 |
| Owner | Rendezvous Sports World (consortium) |
| Status | Franchise terminated by BCCI — September 2011 |
| Franchise Bid | $333.33 million (10-year bid) |
Who Owned Kochi Tuskers Kerala?
Kochi Tuskers Kerala was owned by Rendezvous Sports World — a consortium of investors including Vivek Venugopal, Shailendra Gael, and Nimbus Sport. The franchise was added for IPL 4 (2011) at a bid of $333.33 million for a 10-year franchise. BCCI terminated the franchise in September 2011 before IPL 5, citing alleged breach of contract — including failure to provide required bank guarantees and comply with ownership disclosure requirements. The franchise remains one of only two IPL teams ever terminated (the other being Deccan Chargers in 2012).
