Karnataka State Cricket Affiliation chief Venkatesh Prasad opened up about internet hosting IPL 2026 matches on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Prasad stated that state authorities have allowed matches to be held on the venue, supplied the precise circumstances set by the Karnataka state authorities are fulfilled.
11 folks misplaced their lives, and a number of other others have been injured outdoors the stadium throughout RCB’s victory celebrations final yr. Following the stampede through the victory parade on June 4, no matches have been scheduled on the venue. Any future permission to host video games will rely on approval from the state authorities.
We Had Promised to Carry Again the IPL Bengaluru – Venkatesh Prasad
Talking at a press convention in Bengaluru on January 21, Venkatesh Prasad stated that the KSCA has taken a significant step towards bringing IPL matches again to the town. He said that the primary main hurdle had been cleared after authorities gave conditional approval to host video games on the stadium.
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“We had promised to carry again the IPL to this nice metropolis and iconic stadium, and the primary hurdle has been cleared,” Prasad stated.
“If all of the businesses weren’t satisfied that KSCA can obtain no matter is specified by the timeline given, they would not have given us this conditional approval… There was no day or evening for us within the final 30-45 days,” he added.
Nonetheless A Lot Of Work Has to Be Achieved – Venkatesh Prasad
Prasad additionally stated that numerous work nonetheless stays earlier than cricket can return to Bengaluru. He said that the KSCA is in talks with a number of businesses and contractors. He hinted that just a few people try to create obstacles with the intention of delaying the return of matches to the stadium.
“Nonetheless numerous work must be performed. We’re speaking to totally different businesses, contractors, and so forth., to ensure we offer the best requirements of security, governance, and spectator welfare as nicely,” Prasad continued.
“In every part that we’re doing there are just a few people who’re attempting to create hurdles. With the obvious intent of delaying the return of cricket to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.”
The Ball Is In RCB’s Courtroom – Venkatesh Prasad
Venkatesh Prasad additionally stated that he hopes RCB will play all their dwelling matches in Bengaluru, together with the opening recreation. He added that the KSCA is assured of finishing all necessities by the top of February. He additionally famous that RCB haven’t but communicated their plans to the federal government.
“I sincerely hope and pray that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru play all their dwelling matches, together with the opening match, right here. We’re assured we’re going to full the job by finish of February to get the unconditional letter from the Govt of Karnataka,” Venkatesh stated.
“The ball is in RCB’s courtroom. I additionally hope that RCB additionally get entangled and interact with the federal government for the sleek conduct of matches. To date it has been one-sided,” he added.
“After doing all this, I sincerely hope and pray that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru play all their dwelling matches, together with the opening match, right here.
We’re assured we’re going to full the job by finish of February to get the unconditional letter from the Govt of Karnataka.”— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) January 21, 2026
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