Venkatesh Prasad Revives Chinnaswamy After Stampede Tragedy, Brings Cricket Back

• Chinnaswamy Stadium returns to host IPL 2026 after last year's stampede that claimed 11 lives.
• The stadium was declared unfit, losing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, WPL 2026, and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
• Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad took charge as KSCA president, aiming to revive cricket.
• Prasad, with support from legends like Javagal Srinath, Anil Kumble, and Rahul Dravid, won elections.
• After just three months in office, Prasad ensured cricket's return, with Bengaluru hosting IPL 2026 opener.