With former India Cricketer Venkatesh Prasad on the helm, workforce Sport Changers introduced their candidates for the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation scheduled for November 30.
Indian cricket icons Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath had been current on the announcement, lending their sturdy help and encouragement to Venkatesh Prasad’s imaginative and prescient for Karnataka Cricket.
Talking in regards to the motivation behind contesting, Venkatesh Prasad mentioned the workforce’s focus was on rebuilding Karnataka cricket and restoring its misplaced glory.
“We’ve got come collectively as a result of we consider Karnataka cricket must be rebuilt. All of the cricketers of Karnataka are behind us on this effort. Our objective is to revive the pleasure of Chinnaswamy Stadium, construct infrastructure throughout the state, and strengthen the pathway for younger gamers,” he mentioned.
Talking in regards to the want for change, Anil Kumble mentioned, “What’s essential is that we have all gathered right here for cricket. Hats off to Venky for initiating this entire course of. We’re right here as a result of we really feel Karnataka cricket is struggling, and we need to make a distinction.”
Echoing the same sentiment, Javagal Srinath emphasised the necessity for change and accountability throughout the affiliation. “One of many phrases I’ve coined is backseat driving syndrome, and that has to cease. When the KSCA has dignity and respect, there is not any want for anybody to regulate issues from behind. It is time for the main target to return to cricket and to those that serve the sport with integrity.”
Additionally within the fray are former India and Karnataka cricketer Sujith Somasundar for Vice-President, Vinay Mrutyunjaya for Secretary, AV Shashidhar for Joint-Secretary, and BN Madhukar for Treasurer.
Along with the core workplace bearers, the workforce additionally introduced its Institutional, Life, and Zonal Members throughout Karnataka.
Institutional Members:
Avinash Vaidya
Kalpana Venkatachar
Ashish Amarlall
Zonal Members:
Mysore – Srinivas Prasad
Raichur – Parthasarathy Kanakavidu
Tumkur – Harish CR
Mangalore – Dr. Srikanth Rai
Shivamogga – Nagendra Pandit
Dharwad – Ahmed Raza Kittur
Bengaluru Life Members:
BM Manjunath
Sailesh Ballot