Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Venkatesh Prasad Aims to Revive Cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad is running for a position in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
He wants to bring cricket back to Chinnaswamy Stadium, which hasn't had matches since a sad accident in June.
His plans include making the stadium better and bigger, and bringing back international games and more chances for men and women cricketers to play.
He also supports the decisions the Indian cricket board makes, like the one about the match against Pakistan.
Venkatesh Prasad released a manifesto for KSCA elections, focusing on reviving cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
No matches have been held at the stadium since a stampede in June, risking the loss of ICC Women’s World Cup matches.
Prasad's panel aims to refurbish the stadium into a smart venue and potentially increase its capacity.
The manifesto also addresses the need to bring back international cricket and structured tournaments for men and women.
Prasad expressed support for BCCI's decisions regarding India's upcoming match against Pakistan.
- Who
- Venkatesh Prasad, along with other panelists and former India women’s captain Shanta Rangaswamy.
- What
- Venkatesh Prasad released a manifesto for KSCA elections to revive cricket.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday, before the KSCA elections which could be in October or November.
- Where
- At Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
- Why
- To revive cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium and bring back international matches.
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Stadium Capacity
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Prioritize fan safety when increasing stadium capacity.
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Cricket Structure
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Increase men's and women's cricket opportunities.
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- Event
- KSCA elections
- Main Focus
- Reviving Cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Key Person
- Venkatesh Prasad
- Stadium Capacity
- Currently 35,000
- Proposed Capacity
- Up to 50,000
- Incumbent Regime Term Ends
- September 30