Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Venkatesh Prasad to Contest for KSCA President, Backed by Kumble and Srinath
A famous former Indian cricket player named Venkatesh Prasad wants to lead the cricket organization in his home state of Karnataka.
He is running for president and has the support of other famous former players like Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath.
They want to make cricket in their state better, like it was a long time ago.
They believe the current leaders are not doing a good job, and they want to bring back pride and improve the cricket grounds.
Other players are also joining Prasad's team to help make cricket in Karnataka strong again.
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad will contest for the president's post in the upcoming KSCA elections.
Prasad's panel has the backing of cricket stalwarts Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath.
The KSCA election is scheduled for November 30, with nominations open until November 16.
Prasad's platform focuses on removing 'back-seat driving' in administration and improving cricket infrastructure.
His panel aims to restore Karnataka cricket's past glory, citing its strong Ranji Trophy record.
- Who
- Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, supported by Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, is contesting for the president's post of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
- What
- Venkatesh Prasad is running for the KSCA president's position with a panel that includes former India batter Sujith Somasundar as vice-president.
- When
- The KSCA election is scheduled for November 30, with nominations accepted from Wednesday until November 16.
- Where
- Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in India.
- Why
- Prasad aims to 'get cricket back to Chinnaswamy Stadium' and establish an administration 'free of back-seat driving,' while Kumble and Srinath believe Karnataka cricket is suffering and needs its lost glory restored.
- Candidate for President
- Venkatesh Prasad
- Key Supporters
- Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath
- Election Date
- November 30
- Nomination Period
- Wednesday to November 16
- Prasad's Previous Role
- Vice-President (2013-2016)
- Panel Member
- Sujith Somasundar (Vice-President)
