Venkatesh Prasad, a former India cricketer, has been voted as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Elections for the same were held on Sunday, December 7. Prasad, the leader of Team Game Changers, defeated KN Shanth Kumar, a member of the Brijesh Patel-backed team.
One of the main discussion points of the Prasad-led panel was bringing cricket back to Chinnaswamy, which included IPL (Indian Premier League) matches as well as the Indian cricket team. It is worth noting that no prominent matches have been played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium since the rush outside the stadium following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title win in 2025.
DK Shivakumar, Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, attended the stadium to vote and pledged to do everything in his ability to bring cricket back to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
“Will not allow IPL matches to be moved from the Chinnaswamy stadium. This is about Bengaluru and Karnataka’s pride. We will make sure IPL matches are staged here. I am a fan of cricket. We will ensure that similar situations do not occur again and that the stadium’s reputation is maintained. Cricbuzz quotes DK Shivakumar as adding, “We will also build a new cricket stadium as an alternative.”
Following his win, Venkatesh Prasad took to X.
Venkatesh Prasad took to X after being officially elected as the new KSCA president to express his humility in taking on his new job. He also stated his intention to bring cricket back to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
“I am humbled to assume the role of KSCA President. Committed to bringing IPL and international cricket back to Chinnaswamy and to advancing Karnataka cricket at all levels. We will succeed if we work together, are open, and committed. “Thank you to everyone who put their trust in me,” Prasad tweeted.
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 get there.”
Thank you to every…— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) December 7, 2025
