News for 'Karnataka State Cricket Association'

From no grounds to Ranji final: Kerala cricket's rise

From no grounds to Ranji final: Kerala cricket's rise

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Kerala advanced to their maiden Ranji Trophy final after clinching a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat in the semi-finals on Friday.

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour lauded Rahul Dravid's unwavering dedication.

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Will cooperate with govt and judicial authorities: RCB after stampede FIR against it

Bengaluru stampede: Top RCB officials among 4 sent to jail for 14 days

Bengaluru stampede: Top RCB officials among 4 sent to jail for 14 days

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Nikhil Sosale, Head of Marketing and Revenue of RCB, Sunil Mathew and Kiran Kumar from DNA entertainment private limited are among those who have been arrested, sources said.

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

After an FIR was lodged against them, KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, secretary A Shankar and treasurer E S Jayaram submitted in the Karnataka high court that the gate management and crowd management were not the responsibility of the association.

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly, who previously served as BCCI president from 2019 to 2022, replaced his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly.

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

BCCI forms 3-member committee to formulate guidelines to avoid incidents like Bengaluru stampede

Can't stop state association elections, BCCI tells Lodha panel

Can't stop state association elections, BCCI tells Lodha panel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke responded to the letters sent by Justice Lodha Committee, stating that the BCCI cannot stop state associations from holding their elections.

After stampede, K'taka govt to formulate new SOP for mega events

After stampede, K'taka govt to formulate new SOP for mega events

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The initiative comes in the wake of the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday that claimed 11 lives.

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

Karnataka XI lose again

Karnataka XI lose again

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

Karnataka State Cricket Association's batsmen struggled again as New Zealand 'A' maintained their unbeaten record and skipped further ahead of their rivals in the Emerging players' cricket tournament.

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the Karnataka government's suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was suspended following a fatal stampede at a stadium last month. The tribunal's decision could also lead to the reinstatement of other suspended officers.

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The court, after taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, issued notice to the state, and tasked it to file a detailed status report by June 10.

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

KSCA T20 auction saw Indian international batter Devdutt Padikkal lead the charts as the most expensive player of the day,

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB.

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'A bus driver should possess a comprehensive road plan: Toll plazas, major hospitals, road conditions, repairs, diversions, and dangerous areas.' 'Only through such preparation can we save lives.' 'Otherwise, simply sitting in the driver's seat and pressing the accelerator -- anyone can do that.'

Karnataka Premier League attracts 22 bidders

Karnataka Premier League attracts 22 bidders

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Karnataka Premier League, a Twenty20 tournament on the lines of the Indian Premier League, has attracted 22 bidders, sources in the Karnataka State Cricket Association said after sealed bids were opened on Wednesday.

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The roof top installation by the Karnataka State Cricket Association is a novel initiative executed for the first time at any stadium in the country and, probably, also the first cricket stadium in the world to have such facility, the Karnataka State Cricket Association said.

New York Cricket stadium ready for India-Pakistan clash

New York Cricket stadium ready for India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com9 May 2024

T20 WC will spread awareness on cricket, LA Olympics more likely to attract local Americans

Karnataka CA suffer second defeat

Karnataka CA suffer second defeat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Karnataka State Cricket Association XI suffered their second successive defeat, losing to South Africa, in the Twenty20 Emerging Players' Tournament at Caloundra, Australia.

Dravid's son grabs eyeballs with hundred in school cricket

Dravid's son grabs eyeballs with hundred in school cricket

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rahul Dravid's elder son Samit has attracted attention by scoring a century in the Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) BTR Cup Under-14 Inter-School tournament.

Cricket Buzz: Kumble, Srinath stage walkout from KSCA AGM

Cricket Buzz: Kumble, Srinath stage walkout from KSCA AGM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Former India captain Anil Kumble and speedster Javagal Srinath on Sunday staged a walk-out from the Annual General Body meeting of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) alleging misuse of funds by the current set-up.

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

RCB's incredible gesture towards army men

RCB's incredible gesture towards army men

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

KSCA, RCB to invite 60 armymen each for every home game

Karnataka XI beat Australian Centre of Excellence

Karnataka XI beat Australian Centre of Excellence

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Karnataka XI posted their victory in the Emerging Players' tournament, winning by eight wickets.

Kumble says Karnataka cricket progressed under him, slams Patel

Kumble says Karnataka cricket progressed under him, slams Patel

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Former India captain and Karnataka State Cricket Association president Anil Kumble said that the KSCA was able to work for the progress of cricket in the state because his team was successful in keeping away former secretary Brijesh Patel and his associates from the helm of affairs.

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Rediff.com19 May 2017

"Congratulations to BCCI and Karnataka Government for resolving this long-standing issue. Special thanks to Amitabh Choudhary for making extra effort," Khanna said in a statement.

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal is believed to be out of danger after drinking liquid from a pouch, which he thought was water and was kept on his seat as he was on board with IndiGo airlines

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Anil Kumble: The only interest I have is for the good of cricket

Anil Kumble: The only interest I have is for the good of cricket

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Karnataka State Cricket Association president and former India captain Anil Kumble has broken his silence on allegations of conflict of interest. The allegations, which appeared in a news magazine last week, claimed that his role as a promoter of a player management firm is in conflict with his administrative responsibilities. "I am no player-manager, nor do I run a talent management company," the ace leg spinner declared, in an interview with CNN-IBN.

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The 61 year-old leader was the Minister for Home Affairs, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislature in Yediyurappa's council of ministers that was dissolved on Monday and was also the Minister in-charge of Haveri and Udupi Districts.

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.

Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"Surprisingly, not as popular as men's cricket but women's cricket is going to get very popular. The game has taken giant strides in the last two-three years. Hope a lot of people come to watch the tournament,"

Water scarcity threatens IPL kickoff in Bengaluru?

Water scarcity threatens IPL kickoff in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Bengaluru is reeling under a severe water crisis, the worst in the last four decades, and there have been calls from several quarters to shift the IPL games, beginning here on March 25, out of the city.

Wadiyar succeeds Kumble as KSCA president

Wadiyar succeeds Kumble as KSCA president

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Srikantadatta Narasimharaaja Wadiyar has been elected President, while Brijesh Patel was voted back as Secretary in the Karnataka State Cricket Association in the polls held during its Annual General Meeting in Bangalore on Sunday.

PIX: KSCA's cricket stadium in Shivamogga hit by floods

PIX: KSCA's cricket stadium in Shivamogga hit by floods

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The Karnataka State Cricket Cricket Association stadium in Shivamogga, built on the place where a historical tank existed for decades, in Navule has been inundated following heavy rainfall in the region.

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2023, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has undertaken the renovation works that are essential prior to the quadrennial extravaganza.

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Netherlands cricket board, in a surprise move, has posted an advertisement on social media, inviting Indian cricketers to join them as net bowlers in their preparatory camp for the World Cup.