Chinnaswamy Comeback: KSCA Chief, Dy CM Vow to Restore Glory, Secure Major Matches

• New KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar vow to restore Chinnaswamy Stadium's status after a stampede led to its blacklisting.
• The stadium was blacklisted and lost major fixtures, including IPL and international matches, following a catastrophic stampede in June that caused 11 deaths.
• Prasad and Shivakumar promise to ensure Chinnaswamy retains marquee matches, secure World Cup fixtures, and improve safety protocols and infrastructure.
• The state government also plans a larger alternate stadium but emphasizes Chinnaswamy will remain a key venue for cricket.
• This joint effort aims to reverse the stadium's decline and bring major cricket events back to Bengaluru.

Why It Matters: Chinnaswamy Stadium's comeback ensures major cricket returns to Bengaluru for fans.