Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Venkatesh Prasad Vows to Bring International Cricket Back to Bengaluru
A former Indian cricket player named Venkatesh Prasad wants to be in charge of cricket in his home state of Karnataka.
He's promised to bring big international cricket games and Indian Premier League matches back to Bengaluru's stadium.
He also wants to make sure the local team, RCB, plays all its home games there.
Prasad believes cricket in the state has declined and wants to improve the stadiums and programs for young players and women cricketers.
He also mentioned that the older, long-time members of the cricket association haven't been treated well and he wants to take better care of them.
His team says they have a lot of experience in cricket and managing sports.
Venkatesh Prasad, a former India pacer, is running for KSCA President.
He vows to bring international and IPL matches back to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Prasad aims to ensure RCB plays all its home games in Bengaluru.
He also plans to revive women's cricket, develop academies, and improve care for KSCA life members.
Prasad's panel criticizes the previous committee's handling of a recent stampede incident.
- Who
- Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad and his panel
- What
- Promised to bring international and IPL matches back to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and ensure Royal Challengers Bengaluru play their home games there.
- When
- During the filing of nominations for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- To revive the glory days of Karnataka cricket, improve infrastructure, and support the sport in the state.
Venkatesh Prasad's Panel
Previous Committee (Implied)
Accountability for Stampede Incident
Venkatesh Prasad's Panel
Members of the previous committee, who were part of the decision-making process leading to the recent stampede during an RCB victory parade, should not contest the KSCA elections on moral grounds.
Previous Committee (Implied)
The article does not explicitly provide a viewpoint from the previous committee regarding the stampede. Vinay Mruthyunjaya, speaking for Prasad's team, is raising this issue.
- Candidate for
- KSCA President
- Key Promises
- Bring back international matches, ensure RCB plays home games in Bengaluru, revive women's cricket, develop academies, care for life members.
- Previous Experience
- Former India pacer
- Stated Goal
- Revive Karnataka cricket and infrastructure.