The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has informed that a meeting was held in the early hours of Monday, March 16, at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Home Minister of Karnataka, Dr G. Parameshwar, with the Expert Committee and representatives of KSCA, RCB and DNA Entertainment.
During the meeting, the Expert Committee presented its report outlining the preparedness and compliance measures undertaken at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Based on the recommendations of the expert committee and after reviewing the arrangements in detail, the Hon’ble Home Minister has formally accorded approval for the conduct of the upcoming IPL matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
“The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) places on record its sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Home Minister, Dr. G. Parameshwar, for his leadership, guidance and support in facilitating this approval. KSCA also conveys its special appreciation to G. M. Maheshwar Rao, Chairman of the Expert Committee, for his leadership and oversight in reviewing the preparedness and infrastructure arrangements,” KSCA expressed through its official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya.Â
“Our special thanks are also due to Sreemant Kumar Singh, Member Secretary of the Expert Committee and Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru, for his proactive coordination and for ensuring that all safety, security and operational aspects were comprehensively evaluated,” KSCA added.
The association further expressed its sincere appreciation to all the distinguished members of the Expert Committee and the officials associated with the Expert Committee and its subcommittees, whose careful assessment and constructive recommendations have been instrumental in enabling this important decision.
The body also forwarded its special gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, and the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, D. K. Shivakumar, for their encouragement and support and for taking the matter earlier to the state cabinet and facilitating the in-principle approval for the conduct of matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The entire KSCA team, under the leadership of legendary cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, has worked closely with the Hon’ble Home Minister, the Hon’ble Chief Minister, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, the Expert Committee, the Expert Subcommittee, other ministers, senior state government officials and all statutory authorities to ensure full compliance with the recommendations of the Expert Committee. This coordinated effort has played a significant role in bringing cricket back to the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, as committed by KSCA members and cricket fans.
With all the hurdles now cleared off their way, the KSCA will look forward to extending full cooperation and support to the defending champions in hosting the upcoming IPL matches in a safe, well-coordinated and professionally managed manner, ensuring a memorable experience for cricket lovers and the sporting community.
