Prasad emerged victorious in the election, defeating K N Shanta Kumar by 191 votes.
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad was voted as President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Sunday (December 7).
Ex-India cricketer Sujith Somasunder has been elected Vice-President, while Santosh Menon has been chosen as Secretary, a role he earlier performed from 2019 to 2022.
Prasad emerged victorious in the Presidential election, defeating K N Shanta Kumar by 191 votes. He secured 749 votes, while Shanta Kumar garnered 558 votes.
After being officially elected as the new KSCA chief, Venkatesh Prasad took to X and wrote: “Humbled to take on the responsibility as KSCA President. Committed to bringing IPL and international cricket back to Chinnaswamy, and to working for the growth of Karnataka cricket at all levels. With teamwork, transparency and dedication, we will get there. Thank you to every member who placed their faith in me.”
Former umpire BK Ravi has been elected as Joint Secretary, winning with 669 votes, while BN Madhukar triumphed over MS Vinay to get the post of Treasurer, winning with 736 votes.
Prasad, who represented India in 33 Tests and 161 ODIs, earlier served as KSCA vice president from 2010 to 2013.
The KSCA elections, which were initially scheduled for November 30, were postponed. Prasad had raised his voice over the abrupt postponement of the elections.
"We were stunned to learn that the elections have been deferred to 30 December. The primary focus here should be cricket, not politics. We are not participating for political reasons. Our sole objective is to revive top-level cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium and to bring back international matches and IPL fixtures. That is our mission. We also hear that the Bengaluru franchise might play some matches outside Bengaluru. Why should that happen?" Prasad had said while speaking to the media, as per a press release.
"To make this possible, these elections must take place. That is the natural course of action. KSCA is at a pivotal juncture and needs change. Cricket is suffering right now, and the season is already underway. It is vital for elections to proceed so that a fresh committee can implement its vision. We have no issues with the Election Commission and fully respect their decisions. However, this postponement has come as a complete surprise," he had said further.
(With ANI Inputs)