Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Karnataka HC Validates Shanth Kumar's KSCA Nomination
K N Shanth Kumar is very happy because the Karnataka High Court said he can run to be the president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
Before, someone said no, but the court changed their mind.
Now, Shanth Kumar will compete with B K Venkatesh Prasad and others in the election on December 7.
Shanth Kumar has done many important jobs in sports, like being the president of other sports groups and helping with golf.
The court said the election process should continue as planned.
Both Shanth Kumar and Prasad want to bring big cricket games back to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Karnataka High Court validated K N Shanth Kumar's nomination for KSCA president post, setting aside the Electoral Officer's rejection.
Shanth Kumar expressed relief and readiness to compete in the election scheduled for December 7.
The court ordered the KSCA Electoral Officer to publish the list of candidates for the president's post.
Other prominent contestants include former cricketers Sujith Somasundar and Avinash Vaidya.
Both Shanth Kumar and B K Venkatesh Prasad aim to revive top-flight cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Who
- K N Shanth Kumar, a veteran sports administrator and former president of KOA and KBA
- What
- Karnataka High Court validated his nomination for the KSCA president post, setting aside the Electoral Officer's rejection
- When
- The order was passed on Saturday, November 29
- Where
- Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru
- Why
- To challenge the rejection of his nomination papers on technical grounds
- Petitioner
- K N Shanth Kumar
- Post
- President of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Bench
- Justice Suraj Govindaraj
- Other Contestant
- B K Venkatesh Prasad
- Election Date
- December 7
- Shanth Kumar's Roles
- Former President of KOA and KBA, Director of The Printers (Mysore) Pvt Ltd, PTI Board Director, Steward of Bangalore Turf Club, Council Member of IGU, Non-playing Captain of Indian Golf Team (2002 Asian Games)
