The reaction from KSCA comes after BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra (Retd.) upheld a complaint by Dolphin Cricketers, ruling that Menon had completed his cumulative nine-year maximum term as a managing committee member and office-bearer on December 16, 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have taken note of the order passed by the BCCI Ombudsman and are presently examining it in detail. Appropriate legal advice is being sought to evaluate all remedies and options available under the law. At this stage, it would not be appropriate to offer any further comments until the legal implications of the order have been comprehensively examined,\u201d said KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad in the statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Menon had taken over as KSCA Secretary after being part of the Venkatesh Prasad-led faction that won the elections in December last year. Prasad, a former India pacer, also pointed out a legal contradiction, noting that the state body's own Ombudsman had previously cleared the matter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis is particularly so since the order dated 05 February 2026 was passed by the Hon\u2019ble Ombudsman of the KSCA, Justice (Retd.) A.S. Bopanna, which is binding on all members under the KSCA Bye-laws, but unfortunately, the BCCI Ombudsman has taken a contrary view on the issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Menon had taken over as KSCA Secretary after being part of the Venkatesh Prasad-led faction that won the elections in December last year. Prasad, a former India pacer, also pointed out a legal contradiction, noting that the state body's own Ombudsman had previously cleared the matter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA further statement, if considered necessary, will be issued upon completion of the legal review. We thank the media for its understanding, patience, and continued support,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n