An overview of initiatives by THE KARNATAKA STATE CRICKET ASSOCIATION 2010–2013: A REPORT 1 MAY CRICKET CONTINUE 2 TO FLOURISH AND SPREAD 3 ITS WINGS. THE WORLD CAN ONLY BE RICHER FOR IT. Sir Don(ald George) Bradman THE ART OF CRICKET CONTENTS 06 INTRODUCTION 08 CRICKET INFRASTRUCTURE Grounds 10 Overview of grounds across Karnataka 12 Bangalore 20 Mysore 30 Hubli 36 Belgaum 4 5 42 Shimoga 48 Raichur 52 Chikmagalur 58 Hassan 64 Mangalore 70 Cricketing activities 78 MEMBER AMENITIES 88 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE 90 Administrative initiatives 94 Finance 96 FOR OUR DIVERSE PARTNERS 98 M Chinnaswamy Stadium 108 Other venues 112 SPECIAL PROJECTS 120 THE TEAM 122 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To be a part of the management group is not merely a privilege, but also a massive responsibility. You are responsible to the game of cricket, INTRODUCTION the cricketers, the members who make up the association and the vast From Anil Kumble, Hon. President, KSCA number of followers of the game, without whose patronage cricket wouldn’t be the vibrant, popular sport that it is. 6 7 When our team came into office less than three years back, our main focus was on fulfilling expectations and embracing responsibility. That The Karnataka State Cricket Association included addressing the expectations of three constituents, namely – is widely recognised and hailed as one cricketers, association members and cricket enthusiasts. of the model units in Indian cricket, as Upgradation of cricketing infrastructure, taking necessary steps to ensure that we were in sync with the times and making our functioning much for its performances and the transparent to all the stakeholders were a priority. conduct of players on the field in various The privilege of being in a position of leadership is always tempered grades, as due to the manner in which by the necessity to live up to the challenges that invariably come with that role. This report card of the performances of this team over the last this Association is run. three years or so will hopefully be an initiative that will continue in the future, because we owe it to everyone connected with the game and, more specifically, with Karnataka cricket to keep them abreast of the developments and progress that the KSCA has been making. Three years back, we came in armed with a vision, with a dream to take things to the next level. As I reflect on this period, I feel a sense of satisfaction at what has been done thus far. I am grateful to my team for their exemplary contributions. While there is always scope for progress and improvement which is something we can never afford to lose sight of in any walk of life, I state with confidence that the committee for 2010–2013 has raised the bar. INTRODUCTION CRICKET 8 INFRASTRUCTURE 9 2010 2013 OVERVIEW OF GROUNDS ACROSS KARNATAKA OUTFIELD SIZE Mysore Hubli Shimoga Belgaum Chikmagalur Mangalore Hassan Bangalore: M Chinnaswamy Alur Jayanagar GLADES: 160 m 175 m GROUND A: 160 m 165 m 120 m 120 m 120 m JSS: 100.5 m GROUND A: 155 m GROUND 1: 160 m KRC: 70 m + 70 m JSS-SJCE: 155 m GROUND B: 140 m BGS: 140/ 160 m GROUND 2: 150 m AMC: 140/ 120 m GROUND 3: 150 m 10 11 outfield outfield pitches pitches GLADES Match pitches: Practice pitches: AMC BGS Practice pitches: 6 turf 6 turf, 2 concrete/matting 20 turf, 2 concrete/matting Practice pitches: Match pitches: Match pitches: 8 turf, 1 concrete/matting GROUND A 4 turf 5 turf GROUND 1 GROUND 2 JSS-SJCE Match pitches: JSS Practice pitches: GROUND A Match pitches: Match pitches: 7 turf 4 turf 7 turf 5 turf Match pitches: Match pitches: Match pitches: Match pitches: Match pitches: Match pitches: Match pitches: 5 turf 8 turf GROUND B 6 turf 3 turf 5 turf 5 turf 12/ 15 turf GROUND 3 Practice pitches: Practice pitches: Match pitches: Practice pitches: Practice pitches: Practice pitches: Practice pitches: Practice pitches: Practice pitches: Match pitches: Practice pitches: 4 turf, 1 concrete/matting 10 turf, 2 concrete/matting 5 turf 8 turf, 3 concrete/matting 4 turf, 2 concrete/matting 10 turf 4 turf, 2 concrete/matting 2 turf, 1 concrete/matting 18 turf, 2 concrete/matting 5 turf 6 concrete/matting Mysore Hubli Shimoga Belgaum Chikmagalur Mangalore Hassan Bangalore: M Chinnaswamy Alur Jayanagar PITCH DETAILS BANGALORE Alur, Jayanagar 12 13 BANGALORE: Alur Ground Based in Alur, the Bangalore grounds are built on the ideas of commit- ment – to the future of cricket and its quality – that of an indisputable standard. These aspects will help nurture and sustain interest in the game while also providing a ready training ground and playfield to 14 aspiring cricketers. 15 OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground 1: 160m Ground 2: 150m Ground 3: 150m PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: Ground 1: 7 turf Ground 2: 5 turf Ground 3: 5 turf Practice pitches: 20 turf, 2 concrete/ matting A view of the practice facilities. Young cricketers honing their skills during a practice session. ALUR 16 17 A view of the grounds at Alur with the practice facilities in the distance. ALUR ALUR BANGALORE: Jayanagar Academy and Ground The Jayanagar facilities were built keeping the next generation of cricketers in mind. Providing equipment and facilities of the highest standards has therefore been a top priority. 18 19 OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 70m + 70m PITCH DETAILS: Practice pitches: 6 concrete/ matting The Jayanagar ground before work began. Cricketing legends Practice pitches at the Jayanagar premises. G R Viswanath (with bat) and Syed Kirmani (behind the stumps) inaugurate the nets. JAYANAGAR MYSORE Gangotri Glades, JSS-SJCE 20 21 MYSORE: Gangotri Glades “Never ever dreamt of an international Academy and Ground match in our city. The arrangement and facilities are top class. The cricketers are Gangotri Glades at the Manasagangotri campus is located amidst lucky to be part of such an environment.” picturesque surroundings. Bound by lush vegetation, the manicured N L SATYANARAYAN outfield combined with the solid pavilion create an atmosphere of calm Life Member (LM 684) on the opening day of the – ready stage for any cricket match played with enthusiasm and single- India ‘A’ vs West Indies ‘A’ match at Glades. 22 minded focus. This ground is a treat both visually and cerebrally. 23 OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 160m PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: 6 turf Practice pitches: 8 turf, 1 concrete/ matting Practice pitches against a lush backdrop. A snapshot of the India ‘A’ vs West Indies ‘A’ match in progress at Gangotri Glades. GANGOTRI GLADES “I had come here four years ago and played here. Compared to that time, there has been a remark- able transformation. Great ambience and a great 24 place for any international contest.” 25 CHETESHWAR PUJARA Captain, India ‘A’ team The India ‘A’ team take on the visitors – the West Indies ‘A’ team. The new pavilion with dressing rooms is on the far right. GANGOTRI GLADES GANGOTRI GLADES MYSORE: JSS-SJCE Ground The JSS-SJCE ground is a culmination of firm desire and sheer will. From rock and rubble to flat playable turf might have been a long and arduous journey, but that is what precisely makes the ground a high quality landscape for many future battles to come. 26 27 OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 155m PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: 5 turf Practice pitches: 4 turf, 1 concrete/ matting A close-up shot of the ground at JSS-SJCE. The match wicket along with the practice pitches at the facility. JSS-SJCE I am very impressed with the cricket facilities available here. KSCA has taken a lot of trouble to transform what was once a gravel ground into one of the most beautiful cricket grounds. 28 VVS LAXMAN 29 Ex-India international player, Padma Shri awardee, during his stint representing Hyderabad at the Safi Darashah tournament in 2012. View of the ground at JSS-SJCE, one of two such facilities in Mysore. JSS-SJCE JSS-SJCE HUBLI 30 31 HUBLI 1 Academy and Ground Mirroring its reputation as one of the fastest growing cities in the state, the Hubli Academy is an epicentre of cricketing activities and knowledge - all aimed at fostering young talent, providing an in-depth understanding of the game and high-grade facilities. This is a potent 32 combination that instills camaraderie, sportsmanship and most of all a 33 dedication to the game. OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 175m PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: 8 turf 2 Practice pitches: 10 turf, 2 concrete/ matting View of the outfield. 1: Karnataka players during a Ranji Trophy match against Haryana in December 2012. 2: The Hubli pavilion stands amidst a scenic backdrop of hills. HUBLI “This was a dream that we had for a very long time. I am glad it finally came true. This is a beautiful sta- dium. The people of North Karnataka and the KSCA should be very proud of what they have achieved. I hope that sometime in the future, international cricket comes to Hubli. That’s another dream that 34 we should work towards bringing to fruition.” 35 JAGADISH SHETTAR Former Karnataka Chief Minister, during the inauguration of the Hubli stadium prior to the Karnataka-Haryana Ranji Trophy match in December 2012. Views of the outfield and entrance path to the pavilion. Cricketing activities and facilities at the Hubli Academy. HUBLI HUBLI BELGAUM 36 37 BELGAUM Ground Being one of the largest cities in Karnataka, Belgaum is a prime loca- tion for the setting up of a facility looking to further cricket’s reach. The Belgaum premises are a work-in-progress with plans to develop quality facilities to nurture any aspiring cricketer.