Venkatesh Prasad

Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the rights to host the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad, much to the Karnataka Cricket Association's disappointment. Despite claiming full preparedness and a strong operational record, the KSCA was informed of the shift due to unspecified 'operational and logistical considerations' by the BCCI, sparking debate.

After nearly two decades, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has opened applications for coaching and selection roles, moving away from internal screening. The Cricket Advisory Committee, including prominent former cricketers, aims for transparency and a wider talent pool. While open to all, KSCA prefers candidates from Karnataka to foster local talent and understanding.

Former Australian captain Allan Border will witness his first-ever IPL match on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, watching Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Delhi Capitals. Invited by close friend Sunil Gavaskar, the 70-year-old legend is in India and will also attend matches in Kolkata and Mumbai.

Plans are underway for a major upgrade of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Karnataka State Cricket Association aims to increase seating capacity by 20,000. The renovation will improve spectator facilities, crowd movement, and parking. This ambitious project seeks to modernize the iconic venue to meet global standards. The transformation is expected to take considerable time.

Former India captains Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid were honoured at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with bowling ends named after them by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. The legends, accompanied by their families, formally unveiled the ends in an emotional pre-match ceremony, receiving a rousing reception from the packed stadium.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium will honor 11 fans lost in a tragedy. A memorial plaque and 11 reserved seats will be unveiled. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lead tributes before the match. The stadium remembers the lives lost during celebrations. This tribute ensures their memory remains part of the venue.

Karnataka legislators are demanding four complimentary VIP tickets each for matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium, citing disrespect and poor access. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar assured intervention, while the Karnataka State Cricket Association faces challenges accommodating the request due to stadium capacity and other stakeholders' needs.

The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been anything but straightforward. From being one of the most expensive franchises at inception to enduring years of underachievement despite a star-studded lineup, the team has consistently remained in the spotlight. The long-awaited breakthrough eventually arrived in 2025, marking a turning point in the franchise’s history.

Venkatesh Prasad to debut in Tollywood

Former India cricketer bereaved

Police officials, who have been told to sanitize the area whenever cricket players arrive and leave before or after any match, ended up exchanging words with Jayanthi Venkatesh Prasad, wife of former Test cricketer Venkatesh Prasad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally clinched their maiden IPL title last year, but celebrations were tragically marred by a stadium stampede. After a nine-month hiatus and significant stadium upgrades, cricket returns to Chinnaswamy. RCB, now defending champions, face challenges with key player absences but aim for a balanced season, balancing title defence with future planning.

The actor will be seen along with Suhasini Maniratnam

Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad's career-defining spell: 6 for 33 against Pakistan in Chennai, overcoming adverse conditions and expectations.

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad on Friday said left-arm seamer RP Singh was back in his elements and should be considered for the tour to New Zealand.

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad will hone the skills of budding players at the Ekana Cricket Academy which will start from June 12 onwards.

Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad has applied for the position of India's bowling coach, TOI has learnt.

Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad has applied for the post of national selector and is a frontrunner, TOI has learnt. The deadline to apply for the post expired on Monday.

Venkatesh Prasad was on Sunday appointed bowling coach of Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming Indian Premier League, barely a couple of days after the former India medium pacer resigned as the chief of junior national selection panel.

The actor will also be seen with Sudharani

It was time for celebration in several households on Friday with a significant number of students from various city schools scoring a grade point average (GPA) of 10 in the SSC-2013 exam.

Tall, lanky and with virtually no airs, he was more than happy to grant the spotlight to his pace partner Javagal Srinath during his playing days.

Venkatesh Prasad's staunch criticism of out-of-form KL Rahul turned into a bitter war between the former pacer and former opener Aakash Chopra.

Former India bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad feels Ishant Sharma has the ability to bounce back and the team management should give him the confidence.

The cricketer and the actress are seen sharing a good chemistry in the still

According to reports, the former India seamer has emerged as a candidate to replace Troy Cooley as Australia's pace bowling coach after 2011 World Cup.