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KSCA's "Every Possible Effort" to Save Chinnaswamy Stadium's Cricket Future

The Karnataka State Cricket Association states it is making every effort to implement safety recommendations for hosting matches at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad and RCB representatives met Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, who has granted conditional permission for IPL matches. A final decision will be made on Wednesday after consultations with civic and police officials. The stadium's hosting future has been uncertain since a fatal stampede during an RCB celebration last June.

Key Points: KSCA, RCB Seek IPL Nod for Chinnaswamy Stadium

  • Conditional IPL permission granted
  • Final decision due Wednesday
  • Stadium's future uncertain post-stampede
  • KSCA implementing safety review
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"Managing committee is continuing to make every possible effort": KSCA on hosting matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Karnataka Home Minister grants conditional IPL permission. Final decision on matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium expected after Wednesday meeting.

"We have given conditional permission. - G Parameshwara"

Bengaluru, February 10

The Karnataka State Cricket Association on Tuesday said their managing committee is continuing to make every possible effort and is working with full commitment towards the timely implementation of the Review Committee's recommendations as the future of IPL and international matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium remains uncertain.

"At present, there are no major formal updates to share with the media regarding the proposed international and IPL matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the Managing Committee continues to make every possible effort and is working with full commitment towards the timely implementation of the Review Committee's recommendations," said KSCA Spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya in a media release.

Earlier on Monday, the KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) representatives met the Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara to discuss permission for hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The former India cricketer, Prasad, said that the KSCA facilitated a meeting between RCB and the Karnataka government to secure permission to host IPL matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Prasad said they met with Home Minister G Parameshwara, who was supportive and promised to schedule another meeting with his committee on February 12 to finalise the decision.

"We have been facilitating this meeting between RCB and the government. As KSCA, from our side, we wanted to meet the government and all the officials, and we have done that. They have been very supportive, and they have guided us to make sure that we have these matches here," Venkatesh Prasad told reporters on Monday.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said KSCA and RCB have been granted conditional permission for IPL matches, but a final decision will be made on Wednesday after discussions with BBMP, police, and legal officials, taking into account all pros and cons.

"The IPL matches are approaching. KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad, spokesperson Vinay and RCB representatives met me. They asked me for permission, and we have given conditional permission. But they are saying this has to be discussed, so I gave them time until Wednesday. We are calling the BBMP commissioner, the Police commissioner, and the Law representatives. So on Wednesday, we will take a call. Discuss all pros and cons," the Karnataka Home Minister said.

Notably, the cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was suspended since June last year after 11 people died and several were injured in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL title celebration.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a long-time RCB fan living in Bengaluru, this uncertainty is so frustrating! The Chinnaswamy is our fortress. Hope the meeting on the 12th gives a clear yes. The team and the fans deserve a proper home season. 🤞
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Vikram M
Good to see Venkatesh Prasad and the KSCA actively engaging with the government. This is how things should work - coordination between sports bodies and authorities. The conditional permission is a positive step. Fingers crossed for Wednesday!
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the efforts, the statement from KSCA feels a bit vague. "No major formal updates" and "every possible effort" is what we've been hearing. Fans need more transparency on what the specific recommendations are and the timeline.
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Karthik V
The economic impact of not having IPL matches in Bengaluru would be huge for local businesses - hotels, restaurants, taxis. Hope the BBMP and police officials consider this too when they meet. The city comes alive during IPL!
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Priya S
The Home Minister involving BBMP, Police, and Law departments is the correct approach. A stadium event is not just about cricket; it's about civic management, traffic, and public safety. A thorough review is necessary. Well done, Karnataka government.

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