Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Venkatesh Prasad Elected KSCA President
Venkatesh Prasad, a former Indian cricket player, was elected as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
He won the election with 749 votes against KN Shanth Kumar, who received 558 votes.
The election took place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Prasad's panel, which included former Indian players Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, won four key posts in the association.
The main goal for Prasad is to bring back top-level cricket to the state after the recent stampede incident near the stadium.
The election was held between 10 am and 5 pm, and a total of 1307 members voted.
Other key positions were also filled, including vice-president, treasurer, and secretary.
Venkatesh Prasad elected as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
Prasad defeated KN Shanth Kumar with 749 votes to 558.
The election took place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Prasad's panel, backed by Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, won four key posts.
The main goal is to revive top-flight cricket in the state after the recent stampede incident.
- Who
- Venkatesh Prasad, former India pacer
- What
- Elected as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)
- When
- June 4
- Where
- Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Why
- To revive top-flight cricket in the state after the recent stampede incident
- Winner
- Venkatesh Prasad
- Position
- President of KSCA
- Votes Received
- 749
- Opponent
- KN Shanth Kumar
- Total Voters
- 1307
- Election Location
- Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Election Date
- June 4
- Backing
- Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath
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