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The main focus of the function at Chinnaswamy Stadium was to bring cricket back, where former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad made a significant move towards contesting in the upcoming KSCA elections by unveiling his panel\u2019s manifesto on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Following the tragic stampede on June 4 that resulted in the loss of 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans, no matches have been held at this iconic venue, which now risks losing next month\u2019s ICC Women\u2019s World Cup matches.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s something that shouldn\u2019t have happened, (stampede) honestly. We have to be very proactive in liaising with the (state) government. We have to ensure that matches are played in Chinnaswamy Stadium as soon as possible,” Prasad said during a press conference after revealing the manifesto.<\/p>\n

Prasad hinted that his panel will have 16 members, though he didn\u2019t name them at this time.<\/p>\n

The KSCA elections could be held in October or November as the current regime, headed by Raghuram Bhat, completes its three-year term on September 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to bring back the lost glory of the stadium. We want to bring back international cricket. We have seen that every international match has been moved out of Bangalore.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s such an iconic venue \u2014 Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has been standing for the last 50 years. This is unprecedented, moving international matches out. It\u2019s not a good thing,” added Prasad.<\/p>\n

Prasad and his fellow panellist Vinay Mruthyunjaya know the path ahead, if elected, is challenging, and they have plans to revive cricket in a stadium that has witnessed many memorable moments.<\/p>\n

One key point in the manifesto is refurbishing Chinnaswamy and transforming it into a smart stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a long-term strategy, we want to develop Chinnaswamy Stadium into a future-ready smart stadium with cutting-edge facilities. We also want to set up another world-class stadium in Mysuru,” said Mruthyunjaya.<\/p>\n

Increasing the venue\u2019s capacity from the current 35,000 to at least 50,000 is also a priority for the aspiring panellists.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will be no compromise on the safety of fans or spectators. We might not reach 80,000, but increasing to 50,000 from the current 34,000-35,000 is possible. We need to work on that with architects,” said Prasad.<\/p>\n

Both Prasad and Mruthyunjaya have experience in administration, having served as vice-president and treasurer, respectively, during the administration led by Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath.<\/p>\n

What prompted Prasad, who has since turned to coaching and the media, to return to administration?<\/p>\n

\u201cVinay and Santosh (Menon) approached me about the upcoming elections and discussed what we can do (to restore cricket) if we come back to power. I always had the thought of getting into administration at some point.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, that\u2019s why we are here, to release a manifesto and outline what this team aims to achieve. If we gain power, you\u2019ve all seen the manifesto, and we plan to do a lot for men\u2019s cricket, which hasn\u2019t been happening.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere has been no structure for men\u2019s or women\u2019s cricket (in Karnataka) or even for the banks and industries. Those matches haven\u2019t happened in recent years, not just international matches,” he detailed.<\/p>\n

Former India women\u2019s captain Shanta Rangaswamy also attended the function, emphasising the need to revive women\u2019s cricket in the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe haven\u2019t seen much women\u2019s cricket in the last three years. I\u2019m told, subject to correction, that even men\u2019s cricket took a backseat as their tournaments weren\u2019t fully conducted. So, we want to launch structured (women\u2019s) leagues equivalent to men\u2019s tournaments for all age groups,” said Rangaswamy.<\/p>\n

During the press meet, Prasad was asked about his opinion on India\u2019s upcoming match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup.<\/p>\n

The former pacer, who has many unforgettable on-field memories against the arch-rivals, said the correct path will be decided by the BCCI.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs far as I know, bilateral (matches) are going to be, and it\u2019s a huge issue. I\u2019m with the BCCI in whatever stand they take.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever decision they make, I\u2019m sure it\u2019s in the interest of the country\u2019s citizens. So, if they are taking a decision, so be it,” he said.<\/p>\n

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