“Committed To Bringing IPL Back To Chinnaswamy” – Venkatesh Prasad Makes Massive Claim After Being Elected As New KSCA President

Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has been officially elected as the new President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The elections were held on Sunday, December 7. Leading the Team Game Changers panel, Prasad defeated KN Shanth Kumar, who was backed by former IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

One of the main promises of Prasad’s panel was to bring cricket back to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This includes hosting IPL matches as well as Indian team matches. It is important to note that no major matches have been held at the stadium since the stampede incident after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title win in 2025.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited the stadium to cast his vote. He stated that he would do everything possible to help bring cricket back to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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DK Shivakumar Assures IPL Will Stay At Chinnaswamy

“We will not allow IPL matches to be shifted out of the Chinnaswamy Stadium. This is a matter of pride for Bengaluru and Karnataka. We will ensure that IPL matches are held here. I am a cricket fan, and we will make sure that such incidents do not happen again in the future. We will protect the reputation of the stadium. We will also build a new cricket stadium as an alternative,” DK Shivakumar was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.

On Sunday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, a KSCA life member and one of the early voters, again promised that the IPL will remain at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

“I am a cricket lover. We will ensure that such accidents do not happen again. We will hold cricket matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in a way that protects the honour of Bengaluru. We will not shift the IPL anywhere else. It will continue to be held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. This is the pride of Bengaluru and Karnataka, and we will protect it,” he said.

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Venkatesh Prasad Joins Elite Group Of Former India Cricketers In Administration

After being officially elected as the new KSCA President, Venkatesh Prasad took to X and said that he felt honoured to take on the new role. He also spoke about his strong commitment to bringing cricket back to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

“Humbled to take on the responsibility as KSCA President. Committed to bringing IPL and international cricket back to Chinnaswamy and to working for the growth of Karnataka cricket at all levels. With teamwork, transparency, and dedication, we will reach our goals. Thank you to every member who placed their faith in me,” Prasad tweeted.

With his election, Prasad has joined a small group of former India players who are now active in cricket administration. Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas, now an administrator in Jammu & Kashmir, was recently elected as the BCCI President. Meanwhile, Prasad’s former India teammate Sourav Ganguly was unanimously elected as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal.

Former India players Saurabh Tiwary and Shahbaz Nadeem have also entered cricket administration in Jharkhand and now hold key positions.