Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad Has confirmed that he will contest for the post of President in Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). This is a very important moment for cricket in the state, as the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the iconic venue managed by the association, has been deprived of high-level cricket following the RCB stampede incident.
As a result, Prasad has promised that he will ensure to upgrade the infrastructure and overall facilities at all venues in Karnataka to ensure that there is adequate growth in state cricket. The former cricketer also made sure to take steps to bring international cricket back to Chinnaswamy, which lost all its games in the Women's World Cup 2025, and is not considering hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup.
“The youth, it is a responsibility to give it back to the association. The infrastructure, dressing rooms and facilities are dilapidated. We need to develop it and bring more grounds under our ambit and give more opportunities to organize the game in a structured manner, which we are planning to do, and most importantly bring back international matches. We want to revive that glory,” Prasad told reporters.
Veteran cricketers from India and Karnataka, Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have also come forward to support Prasad to take things forward smoothly at KSCA. Kumble has said that cricket in the state is going through a lot of trouble and bringing change is the need of the hour.
“The important thing is that we all have gathered here for cricket. Hats off.” Venky To start this whole process. We're here because we feel karnataka cricket “There are victims and we want to bring about change,” Kumble said, according to a KSCA release.
During this time, Javagal Srinath It has also stressed the importance of bringing accountability within stakeholders and functionaries. He also said that the state union of Karnataka does not need to be run by people sitting outside.
“One of the terms I have coined is backseat driving syndrome, and it has to stop. When KSCA has dignity and respect, there is no need for anyone to control things from behind. It is time to focus on cricket and the people who serve the game with integrity,” said the former India fast bowler.
KSCA elections will be held on November 30. It will be interesting to see if the newly elected board is able to revive the IPL in Bengaluru before the 2026 season, because otherwise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, also the defending champions, will have to play their home games in another city for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich tournament.
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