Venkatesh Prasad to contest for KSCA presidents submit

Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad introduced his candidature for the submit of president within the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections. Prasad obtained assist from stalwarts Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, who had been current on the announcement occasion right here on Tuesday.

The KSCA elections is scheduled to be held on November 30.

“We have come collectively as a result of we imagine Karnataka cricket must be rebuilt. All the cricketers of Karnataka are behind us on this effort. Our aim is to revive the satisfaction of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, construct infrastructure throughout the state and strengthen the pathway for younger gamers,” Prasad mentioned.

As a part of Prasad’s ‘Team Game Chargers’, Sujith Somasundar (for Vice President), Vinay Mruthyunjaya (for Secretary), A.V. Shashidhar (for Joint Secretary) and B.N. Madhukar (for Treasurer) had been additionally nominated to contest for different posts.

Kumble spoke passionately in regards to the reclaiming the misplaced glory of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has been barred from internet hosting worldwide matches after the stampede throughout RCB’s IPL celebrations.

“The stampede was a black mark for all of us. That can’t be undone. But what definitely could be carried out is to reclaim the glory of Karnataka cricket,” Kumble added.

Kumble mentioned that whereas India claiming the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy was a nice achievement, it pained him that there have been no Karnataka gamers within the facet.

For the president submit, Prasad will contest in opposition to Okay.N. Shanth Kumar, Director of The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Limited.