New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Legendary India spinner Anil Kumble shared a hilarious take on being honoured with the pavilion end at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium named after him, saying the pavilion end has not been named after Rahul Dravid because he either spent most of his time outside it or because he was ‘rarely seen inside’ once he walked out with the bat. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) unveiled the “Anil Kumble End” and the “Rahul Dravid End” ahead of the IPL 2026 clash betwe…
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Bengaluru, April 5 (IANS) Legendary Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble were honoured on Sunday with stadium ends named after them at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) formally unveiled the “Rahul Dravid End” and the “Anil Kumble End” at a ceremony attended by family members of both players. The old BEML end was renamed after Dravid, while…
Shimla, March 31 (IANS) Leaders of the BJP on Tuesday criticised the Karnataka government’s decision to provide complimentary IPL tickets to legislators, terming it an example of ‘VIP culture.’Speaking to IANS, BJP MLA Randhir Sharma said the move reflects a governance approach that prioritises privileges over equality.“The Bharatiya Janata Party is against this kind of VIP culture, whereas in the Indian National Congress, it is fully entrenched. That’s why in Karnataka, where the Congress…
Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D. K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the issue of ticket allocation for Indian Premier League matches has been resolved amicably, with a revised quota for legislators and Members of Parliament. He made the statement after addressing the media following a meeting with members of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and DNA Event Management Company.Shivakumar s…
Bengaluru, March 29 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have expressed gratitude towards the authorities and the state government after the smooth conduct of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.This was the first big match held at the ground after the drastic incident occurred on June 4, 2025, when eleven lives were lost after a stampede due to thousands of fans gathering…
Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) The famous M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru has been turned into a police fortress as the stage is set for the IPL inaugural match between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday evening. Authorities have taken extensive measures to ensure that no untoward incident occurs, with around 2,000 police personnel deployed in and around the stadium.In the wake of last year’s stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives …
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday launched a sharp attack on the political class, criticising what he described as a growing “VIP culture” and entitlement among elected representatives, in the context of the ongoing controversy over demand for IPL tickets by Karnataka MLAs. Taking to social media, Surya expressed support for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President and former Indian cricketer Venkatesh…
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also Bengaluru Development Minister, on Friday said arrangements have been made to provide two Indian Premier League (IPL) tickets each to MLAs for the inaugural match at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, following discussions with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Speaking to the media at the Congress office in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said he had personally s…
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has defended the demands made by state legislators in the Assembly for VIP treatment and IPL tickets, suggesting that there was nothing wrong with the request. Speaking to the media on Friday, Parameshwara said, “There is nothing wrong in MLAs asking for IPL tickets in the House. The question is to what extent the government should be involved. So far, the government has not been involved in such matters. However, in 2025, afte…
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday criticised the Central government over the reduction in fuel prices, alleging that it was politically motivated.He was responding to questions from the media near his residence in Bengaluru regarding the Centre’s decision to reduce the special additional excise duty on fuel.“The Government of India is killing us. They have reduced fuel prices for the elections. Meanwhile, Nayara company has increased fuel pr…