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NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) explained on Thursday why Bengaluru was not chosen to host the IPL 2026 final, with board secretary Devajit Saikia saying the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had sought a large number of complimentary tickets beyond the allowed quota.While Dharamshala and New Chandigarh will host…
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the rights to host the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad, much to the Karnataka Cricket Association’s disappointment. Despite claiming full preparedness and a strong operational record, the KSCA was informed of the shift due to unspecified ‘operational and logistical considerations’ by the BCCI, sparking debate. The Karnataka State Cricket…
Plans are underway to significantly upgrade the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association initiating steps towards a long-term renovation aimed at enhancing capacity and overall fan experience.The move comes shortly after KSCA officials, led by president Venkatesh Prasad, met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to discuss an ambitious expansion plan….
On match day, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will also lead tributes before the start of play. (Image credit: Agencies) BENGALURU: June 4, 2025 — a date that left an indelible scar on the city’s sporting landscape. The tragic loss of 11 lives outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title celebrations continues…
NEW DELHI: Newly elected KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad began work on Wednesday by visiting the Stadium in Belagavi and holding meetings with Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to discuss steps to resume top-level cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Prasad, along with KSCA vice-president Sujith Somasundar and secretary Santosh Menon, inspected…
Bengaluru: Former India medium-fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad has criticised the delay in holding elections to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), which were initially scheduled for September 30. Nearly a month has passed since that date, yet there has been no official announcement regarding the elections, with KSCA officials declining to comment on the matter….
