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Venkatesh Prasad Meets Amit Shah, Jay Shah: A New Vision for Indian Cricket?

Newly elected KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad had a significant meeting in Delhi with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and ICC chairman Jay Shah. He expressed being inspired by their leadership and commitment to both nation-building and cricket. Prasad is looking forward to aligning the state association's work with this broader vision to develop talent. This high-level engagement follows his recent discussions with Karnataka's state leadership about bringing major cricket back to Bengaluru.

Key Points: KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad Meets Amit Shah and Jay Shah

  • Prasad praised the leaders' vision for nation-building and cricket development
  • He aims to nurture talent and strengthen the game at every level in Karnataka
  • The meeting follows his recent positive discussions with Karnataka's Chief Minister
  • Prasad won the KSCA presidency with backing from legends like Anil Kumble
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KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad meets Amit Shah, Jay Shah in New Delhi

New KSCA chief Venkatesh Prasad meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah and ICC chairman Jay Shah in Delhi, pledging to align with their vision for cricket development.

"Their vision, leadership and commitment... are truly inspiring. - Venkatesh Prasad"

New Delhi, December 19

Newly elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Venkatesh Prasad on Friday met Union Home Amit Shah and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah in New Delhi.

After meeting Amit Shah and Jay Shah, Prasad praised their vision and leadership in nation-building and cricket. He felt inspired by their commitment and looks forward to working with them to develop cricket talent and strengthen the game.

In an X post, Prasad wrote, "It was a privilege to meet Hon'ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji and @JayShah at their residence in Delhi. Their vision, leadership and commitment, whether in nation building or in strengthening Indian cricket, are truly inspiring. As KSCA President, I look forward to aligning with this vision to nurture talent and strengthen the game at every level."

Prasad has been elected as the president of the KSCA. Sujith Somasunder, who played two ODIs for India in 1996 and was head of education at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, was elected vice-president of the KSCA.

Prasad won the election after the former Indian pacer received unanimous backing from Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, among others. Venkatesh defeated his rival, KN Shanth Kumar, by a 749-558 margin.

Last week, Prasad and the KSCA elected members on Wednesday met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Prasad described the meeting with Karnataka's CM and DCM as "extremely positive" and "fruitful", saying they'll discuss in cabinet and assembly to bring back international cricket and IPL to iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, pleasing fans after five decades.

Prasad played 33 Test and 161 ODI games for India. The 56-year-old scalped 203 in Tests and 221 wickets in ODIs.

- ANI

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Priya S
Meeting with top leaders shows he's serious about bringing cricket back to Chinnaswamy! As a Bengalurean, I miss watching international matches at our iconic stadium. Fingers crossed the state government supports this initiative. It's been too long!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I hope this isn't just about political networking. The real test will be transparent administration and developing facilities across the state. KSCA has had its share of controversies in the past. Action speaks louder than meeting photos on X.
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Sarah B
Good to see a strong team with Sujith Somasunder as vice-president. His background in BCCI's Centre of Excellence should help with player development programs. Karnataka has produced so many legends – need to keep that pipeline flowing!
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Vikram M
Prasad getting backing from legends like Kumble and Srinath says a lot. They know what Karnataka cricket needs. His first priority should be to fix the pitch and outfield at Chinnaswamy – it's been below par for a while now.
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Kavya N
Hope he also focuses on women's cricket in the state! We have talented players like Veda Krishnamurthy and others. Need more tournaments, better coaching, and visibility. The women's game is growing and KSCA should lead from the front. 💪

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