Indian cricket icons Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath were present at the announcement, lending their strong support and encouragement to Venkatesh Prasad\u2019s vision for Karnataka Cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the motivation behind contesting, Venkatesh Prasad said the team\u2019s focus was on rebuilding Karnataka cricket and restoring its lost glory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have come together because we believe Karnataka cricket needs to be rebuilt. All the cricketers of Karnataka are behind us in this effort. Our goal is to restore the pride of Chinnaswamy Stadium, build infrastructure across the state, and strengthen the pathway for young players,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the need for change, Anil Kumble said, \u201cWhat\u2019s important is that we\u2019ve all gathered here for cricket. Hats off to Venky for initiating this whole process. We\u2019re here because we feel Karnataka cricket is suffering, and we want to make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Echoing a similar sentiment, Javagal Srinath emphasised the need for change and accountability within the association. \u201cOne of the words I\u2019ve coined is backseat driving syndrome, and that has to stop. When the KSCA has dignity and respect, there\u2019s no need for anyone to control things from behind. It\u2019s time for the focus to return to cricket and to those who serve the game with integrity.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also in the fray are former India and Karnataka cricketer Sujith Somasundar for Vice-President, Vinay Mruthyunjaya for Secretary, A.V. Shashidhar for Joint-Secretary, and B.N. Madhukar for Treasurer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to the core office bearers, the team also announced its Institutional, Life, and Zonal Members across Karnataka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Institutional Members:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Avinash Vaidya<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kalpana Venkatachar<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashish Amarlall<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zonal Members:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mysore \u2013 Srinivas Prasad<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Raichur \u2013 Parthasarathy Kanakavidu<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tumkur \u2013 Harish C.R.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mangalore \u2013 Dr. Srikanth Rai<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shivamogga \u2013 Nagendra Pandit<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dharwad \u2013 Ahmed Raza Kittur<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengaluru Life Members:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dharwad \u2013 Ahmed Raza Kittur<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sailesh Poll<\/p>\r\n\r\n