Venkatesh Prasad is set to lead a charge to bring top-tier cricket back to Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. If elected president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on November 30, Prasad, backed by cricketing legends Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, has promised a significant revival. A key focus will be addressing the safety concerns that have recently limited stadium usage, including the unfortunate stampede incident during a recent RCB celebration. Prasad aims to reinstate the Chinnaswamy as a premier venue for international and high-level domestic matches. His campaign emphasizes restoring fan engagement and rebuilding Karnataka’s prominence in Indian cricket, which he feels has declined in recent years. Support from prominent figures like Shantha Rangaswamy and V Kalpana underscores the ambition of his panel to overhaul the state’s cricket administration and development.
