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The Karnataka State Cricket Association, led by Venkatesh Prasad, names M Chinnaswamy Stadium stands after Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, and Shantha Rangaswamy.
Former India captains and coach Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid (PTI)
The Karnataka State Cricket Association, led by Venkatesh Prasad, has decided to call two stands on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in honour of the legendary duo, Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid.
Kumble holds the record as India’s highest wicket-taker in each Tests and ODIs, while Dravid is the second-highest run-getter in Test cricket after Sachin Tendulkar. Each have also served as Indian captains.
“I don’t think it might be out of turn to state that every one our contributions have made Karnataka cricket what it’s, just as Karnataka cricket is what has made all of us,” Kumble was quoted as saying in a media release.
“It’s not likely about whose name is on which stand. It’s truly special that every one the contributions have been recognised and are actually permanently etched within the stadium.”
Kumble also expressed joy that Dravid and former women’s national team captain, Shantha Rangaswamy, have been honoured with stands named after them.
“It’s very nice that my cricketing colleague Rahul Dravid and Shantha Rangaswamy also being recognised for his or her massive contributions to Karnataka and Indian cricket. Congratulations to all of you,” he said.
“To see the stands named after so lots of our legends, some who I had the privilege of fiddling with and others who set the tone and example for us to follow at KSCA, is so just wonderful.”
Cricket To Return At M Chinnaswamy Stadium?
The Karnataka cabinet has approved holding Indian Premier League (IPL) matches on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, following a suggestion from a government-appointed expert committee. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the recommendations of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha Report shall be strictly implemented, including norms on ticketing, crowd regulation, and stadium access.
Cricket on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has been suspended since June 2025, following a stampede during RCB’s IPL title celebration that resulted in 11 deaths and diverse injuries. Since that incident, high-profile tournaments, resembling the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, have been relocated at short notice as a consequence of safety concerns.
(With inputs from Agencies)
February 13, 2026, 23:22 IST
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