Venkatesh Prasad Takes Charge as President of Karnataka State Cricket Association

Venkatesh Prasad has been elected as the new President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, with Sujith Somasunder as Vice-President and Santosh Menon as Secretary. Prasad won the election decisively against K N Shanta Kumar. He expressed disappointment over the delay of the elections, emphasizing the need for cricket to be prioritized over politics. Prasad aims to revitalize cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium and restore international matches and IPL fixtures. His vision for the future of cricket in Karnataka is clear, and he calls for immediate action to address the current challenges facing the sport.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 8, 2025, 02:33 IST

New Leadership at KSCA

On Sunday, Venkatesh Prasad, a former Indian cricketer, was elected as the President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Sujith Somasunder, also a former cricketer, has been appointed as Vice-President, while Santosh Menon returns as Secretary, a role he previously held from 2019 to 2022.

Election Results Breakdown

In the election, Prasad triumphed over K N Shanta Kumar by a margin of 191 votes, garnering 749 votes compared to Shanta Kumar's 558. Additionally, former umpire BK Ravi was elected as Joint Secretary with 669 votes, and BN Madhukar won the Treasurer position against MS Vinay with 736 votes.

Prasad's Views on Election Delay and Future Aspirations

Prasad, who previously served as KSCA vice president from 2010 to 2013, expressed his disappointment regarding the delay of the KSCA elections, which were initially set for November 30 but postponed to December 30. He emphasized the need for cricket to take precedence over politics, stating, "Our main goal is to rejuvenate high-level cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium and restore international matches and IPL events. We are concerned about the Bengaluru franchise potentially playing matches outside the city. Why should that be the case?"

He further added, "For this vision to materialize, the elections must occur. KSCA is at a crucial point and requires transformation. Cricket is currently facing challenges, and with the season already in progress, it is essential for elections to happen so a new committee can execute its plans. We respect the Election Commission's decisions, but this postponement was unexpected."