Overview
- - The Karnataka State Cricket Association formally dedicated stadium stands to Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid and Shantha Rangaswamy, recognizing contributions across men’s and women’s cricket.
- - Rahul Dravid called Chinnaswamy his second home and recalled his father taking him to matches, describing the honour as deeply personal.
- - Anil Kumble said the recognition reflects a shared legacy that shaped Karnataka cricket rather than individual glory.
- - The Karnataka cabinet approved the stadium to host IPL 2026 fixtures after last year’s suspension, contingent on implementing expert-recommended ticketing, access and crowd-management measures from the D’Cunha report.
- - Kumble welcomed the government’s clearance and said KSCA has taken the required safety steps, expressing relief that top-tier cricket will return to the ground.