Archive · 28 Oct 2025
KSCA Elections Scheduled Amidst Controversy Over Candidate Eligibility
The cricket association in Karnataka, called KSCA, is finally holding elections on November 30, 2025, after its old leaders' term ended on September 30.
A group led by former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad is upset because they say the current KSCA leaders are trying to stop some of their team members from running in the election.
This is happening because of a rule about how many years someone can be in charge, called the nine-year clause.
Prasad's team thinks KSCA is using this rule the wrong way.
KSCA says they are not stopping anyone eligible and their main goal is to make sure Karnataka still gets to play in big cricket tournaments run by the BCCI.
They believe their interpretation of the rule is fair and follows previous guidelines.
KSCA elections are scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025.
The tenure of the previous KSCA committee ended on September 30, 2025, leading to a delay in elections.
A panel led by Venkatesh Prasad has raised concerns about the disqualification of its candidates.
The controversy centers on the KSCA's interpretation and application of the nine-year administrative tenure clause.
KSCA states its priority is maintaining BCCI membership and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Who
- Venkatesh Prasad-led panel and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials
- What
- Scheduled KSCA elections and controversy over candidate eligibility based on the nine-year clause.
- When
- Elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025; the current regime's tenure ended on September 30, 2025.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To elect new leadership for the KSCA, amidst disputes regarding the application of administrative tenure rules.
Venkatesh Prasad-led Panel
KSCA Management
Candidate Disqualification
Venkatesh Prasad-led Panel
The Prasad-led panel claims the KSCA is attempting to disqualify some of its contestants by invoking the nine-year clause in the by-laws, which they argue is being misinterpreted and misapplied.
KSCA Management
KSCA denies preventing eligible individuals from contesting, stating that claims of disqualification are untrue and that their priority is to remain compliant with BCCI regulations.
Interpretation of Nine-Year Clause
Venkatesh Prasad-led Panel
The panel believes the nine-year clause is being used unfairly against their candidates, suggesting a flawed interpretation by the current KSCA officials.
KSCA Management
KSCA asserts that their interpretation of the nine-year clause, which limits total administrative tenure to 54 years including BCCI, aligns with the principles of the Lodha Committee Report and Supreme Court judgments.
- Event
- KSCA Elections
- Election Date
- November 30, 2025
- Current Regime Tenure End
- September 30, 2025
- Key Figures
- Venkatesh Prasad, Vinay Mruthyunjaya, Raghuram Bhatt, Shubhendu Ghosh
- Controversy
- Disqualification of candidates based on the nine-year clause
- KSCA Priority
- Maintaining BCCI membership and compliance
