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An overview of initiatives by THE STATE 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 20 30 36 4 5 42 48 52 Chikmagalur 58 Hassan 64

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 , 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 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 (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- ‘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 , 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 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 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 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 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. 38 39

OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 165m

PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: 6 turf

Practice pitches: 8 turf, 3 concrete/ matting

Different views of the ground.

BELGAUM 40 41

Different views of the outfield.

BELGAUM BELGAUM SHIMOGA

42 43 SHIMOGA Academy and Ground

An academy is defined as “a place of study or training in a special field”. The Shimoga Academy embodies this and more. This city of arecanut and groves is home to a cricketing academy devoted to all the various aspects of the sport. All training and infrastructure facilities 44 are dedicated towards building mental and physical strength, stamina 45 and focus for children of various age groups – all in an environment of healthy competition.

OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground A: 160m Ground B: 140m

PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: Ground A: 7 turf Ground B: 5 turf

Practice pitches: 6 turf, 2 concrete/ matting

Detailed views of the Shimoga ground.

SHIMOGA “It’s nice to see cricket moving to small towns. It was good to see a full house all four days.”

SURESH RAINA Uttar Pradesh captain, speaking after the Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka at the JNNCE ground.

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View of the outfield and various practice sessions at the academy nets.

SHIMOGA SHIMOGA RAICHUR

48 49 RAICHUR Ground

The ground at Raichur is currently being put in place as part of the future academy’s facilities. The long-term plan is to provide budding cricketers with an environment of focussed training and furthering a sense of dedication to the sport. A pavilion is currently being built 50 at the Raichur premises as part of the development plan. 51

The beginnings of the Raichur ground.

RAICHUR CHIKMAGALUR

52 53 CHIKMAGALUR Academy and Ground

Nestled amidst breathtaking nature, the Chikmagalur facilities provide a rare combination of a scenic premise and a quality establishment. A pairing that every budding cricketer can admire, and find inspiration as well as motivation from. 54 55

OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 120m

PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: 3 turf

Practice pitches: 4 turf, 2 concrete/ matting

Different views of the ground.

CHIKMAGALUR 56 57

A panoramic view of the ground in Chikmagalur.

CHIKMAGALUR CHIKMAGALUR HASSAN

58 59 HASSAN Academy and Ground

Billed as a city which is home to several famous tourist attractions, the Hassan Academy hopes to establish a rich tradition of cricketing herit- age. A stepping stone for any willing and determined cricketer to hone and nurture his/ her talents. 60 61

OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 120m

PITCH DETAILS: Match pitches: 5 turf

Practice pitches: 4 turf, 2 concrete/ matting

Coaching sessions, practice equipment and facilities available at the Hassan Academy.

HASSAN 62 63

HASA SAN HASSAN MANGALORE

64 65 MANGALORE: Sahyadri College Academy

The Sahyadri College grounds like its namesake is a place of diversity and excellent education standards. The Mangalore ground with its lush outfield and technically precise pitches offer the chance to promote not just cricket but its ideals – that of determination, will power and 66 dedication to the craft. 67

OUTFIELD SIZE: Ground: 120m

PITCH DETAILS: Practice pitches: 10 turf

Trainees lineup during the inauguration of the Mangalore facility. Outfield and practice pitches at the ground in Sahyadri.

MANGALORE 68 69

MAMANM GGALORE MANMMAANANGAGALA OREE Selections for the Academy

6000 5939

CRICKETING ACTIVITIES 4500

The new Cricket Committee felt an urgent need to revamp as well as 3000 restructure the cricketing calendar and the format to ensure young 2566 cricketers are able to cope with the demands of modern-day cricket. 1500

A four-day format was introduced for the Safi Darashah tournament which was conducted across eight grounds simultaneously. This tour- 633 70 0 71 nament has received positive feedback from all participating teams. Number of boys Number of boys Number of boys who appeared selected selected for year for selection long academy The RC-KSCA Academy is functional across all seven zones (including Bangalore) and has ensured that cricket in Karnataka is truly inclusive. Free summer camps conducted across the state were a tremendous success with over 5900 aspirants turning up for the selection trials.

An ongoing competency development program for coaches employed by the RC-KSCA Academy will ensure that quality coaches serve cricket in the state in the years to come. Matches played on turf and matting pitches (in Karnataka) (in mofussil centres) The association has overseen an unprecedented growth in the number 2700 1000 of turf across Karnataka. Cricketers of all age groups and levels now have access to quality playing conditions. Modern pavilions with

dressing rooms have been built in Mysore, Hubli and Alur. Pavilions in 2100 750 Shimoga and Belgaum are currently under construction with Raichur to follow suit. 1500 500 While the focus remains on the future, cricketers of yore who served Karnataka with distinction have been recognized when the association enhanced their ex-gratia payments. 900 250

Given the vastly improved quality of playing conditions, support infrastructure and the application of modern technologies towards 300 0 skill development, such as (CVBC – Cognitive Video Based Coaching 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 technique), it can be safely assumed that a strong foundation has been

laid for cricket in Karnataka. TURF

MATTING RC-KSCA Summer Camps 2012–13 “The facilities were awesome! If we pay thousands of money also we won’t get this type of facilities.”

As part of the KSCA’s development activity, the annual summer camps N SWAROOP run by the RC-KSCA academy across Karnataka, are accorded top U-14, RC-KSCA Academy Summer Camp trainee referring to the facilities in Alur. priority. This year, the camps were conducted in as many as 41 centres across the state.

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1: Summer Camp trainees at a special session at the Alur, Bangalore nets.

2: Cognitive Video Based Coaching (CVBC) being used in Mysore, Bangalore and Shimoga centres.

3: The RC-KSCA academy’s Shimoga centre, inaugurated on 29th March 2013.

4: The new practice facility in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

CRICKETING ACTIVITES CRICKETING ACTIVITES Centre-wise player information

RC-KSCA Academy office DESCRIPTION 20122013 INCREASE IN % BANGALORE Centres 04 08 100%

Players 425 948 123%

Age group U 16 & U 19 U 14, U 16 & U 19

MYSORE Centres 04 06 50%

Players 140 350 100% 74 75 Age group U 16 & U 19 U 14, U 16 & U 19

TUMKUR Centres 04 05 25%

Players 200 234 17%

Age group U 16 & U 19 U 14, U 16 & U 19

SHIMOGA Centres 05 06 20%

Players 207 261 26%

Age group U 16 & U 19 U 14, U 16 & U 19

MANGALORE Centres 05 07 40%

Players 176 311 76.7%

Age group U 16 & U 19 U 16 & U 19

RAICHUR Centres 04 05 25%

Players 198 195 1.51%

Age group U 16 & U 19 U 16 & U 19

SUMMARY Centres 26 41 57.69% The RC-KSCA Academy office in the premises of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Players 1548 2566 65.76%

Age group U 16 & U 19 U 14, U 16 & U 19

CRICKETING ACTIVITES CRICKETING ACTIVITES RC-KSCA year long academy 2012–13 RC-KSCA year long academy 2013–14

CENTRES PLAYERS COACHES CENTRES PLAYERS COACHES U 16 U 19 U 22 U 14 U 16 U 19 U 22

Bangalore 35 45 28 06 Bangalore 35 83 82 30 13

Mysore 30 28 - 04 Mysore 20 30 30 - 5

Shimoga 20 18 - 02 Shimoga 20 22 21 - 3 76 77

Mangalore 23 21 - 03 Hubli - 21 21 - 3

Hassan 24 19 - 03 Davangere - 18 18 - 2

Hubli 18 18 - 02 - 15 15 - 2

Davanagere 22 24 - 02 Mangalore - 20 20 - 3

Hassan - 18 18 - 2

t$PHOJUJWF7JEFP#BTFE$PBDIJOH $7#$ XBTJOUSPEVDFEJOUIF Chikmagalur - 18 18 - 2 Bangalore centre. Belgaum - 20 20 - 3 t-FWFM0$PBDIFT&EVDBUJPO1SPHSBNXBTDPOEVDUFEJOBMMPGUIF Academy centres. TOTAL 75 265 263 30 38 t"OPSJFOUBUJPO1SPHSBNXBTDPOEVDUFEGPSQBSFOUTCFGPSFUIFTUBSUPG the year long academy at Bangalore. TOTAL NO OF BOYS: 633 TOTAL NO OF COACHES: 38

t1IZTJPUIFSBQJTUTBOEUSBJOFSTWJTJUFEBDBEFNZDFOUSFTUPIFMQQMBZFST work on their fitness level. “Regular practice, warm-up drills and games have helped improve my fitness levels, agility, flexibility and strengthening.”

Nikshep Khanapur P Under-16, talking of the benefits of training at the Shimoga centre.

CRICKETING ACTIVITES CRICKETING ACTIVITES MEMBER 78 AMENITIES 79

2010 2013 MEMBER AMENITIES Cameo coffee shop

80 81

A view of the entrance to Cameo. Interiors of the coffee shop at the KSCA Club House.

MEMBER AMENITIES Drift lounge

82 83

The entrance to the lounge and views of the interior.

MEMBER AMENITIES MEMBERR AMENITIES All Rounder’s restaurant and The food and beverage facilities at the Skippers’ Pavilion KSCA Club House compare with the best in the country. The ambience and comfort are stand-out features of these outlets.

RAVI RAMU Club House Member

84 85

Entrance to the restaurant and a view from within the space. Interior seating area of Skippers’ Pavilion.

MEMBER AMENITIES MEMBER AMENITIES 86 87

Another view of Skippers’ Pavilion.

MEMBERER AMA ENITIES MEMBER AMENITIES ADMINISTRATION 88 AND FINANCE 89

2010 2013 The system also provides integration with tournament management ADMINISTRATIVE INITIATIVES requirements and with the ERP system to ensure optimal deployment Modernizing systems and procedures and utilization of assets.

The committee took up a mandate of modernizing administrative functions at the KSCA and to usher in systems based on meritocracy and transparency. A number of initiatives were therefore implemented:

90 t4QFDJĕDSPMFTBOESFTQPOTJCJMJUJFTXFSFEPDVNFOUFE KPCEFTDSJQUJPOT 91 were created and a performance driven, career management practice was implemented during this tenure. t"TVJUBCMFPSHBOJ[BUJPOTUSVDUVSFXBTEFTJHOFEUPBMMPXGPSGVUVSF scaling up of operations. t&NQMPZFFDPOUSBDUTXFSFJOUSPEVDFE4UBČBUBMMTFWFO[POFTIBWF been integrated into the structure to ensure an inclusive culture across the state. For a player, the system provides comprehensive profile information including real-time statistics starting from the point of self-registration The KSCA IMS is a management initiative offering a comprehensive right through the selection and tournament processes. This centralized information and operations management infrastructure in order to information is accessible to officials and also provides an environment moderate and monitor the wide spread operations of KSCA. The IMS of transparency and inclusivity. system covers the following functions: t,4$"XFCTJUFXJUIBOJOUFHSBUFE$.4 $POUFOU.BOBHJOH4ZTUFN t1MBZFSNBOBHFNFOU t5PVSOBNFOUNBOBHFNFOU t$SJDLFUTUBUJTUJDT t4FMFDUJPOUSJBMT t*OGSBTUSVDUVSFNBOBHFNFOU t*OUFSOBMDPNNVOJDBUJPO t&WFOUNBOBHFNFOU

IMS is designed to ensure a seamless flow of information covering both sporting and non-sporting activities, while minimizing errors and improving accuracy of information. People-centric processes have been replaced by a more efficient policy-driven process. All decisions are made using on the ground and real-time information. Screenshots of the asset management dashboard and the player profile as managed by the system.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Events managed by the KSCA need to comply with numerous internal processes and policies, and be coordinated with external agencies such Efficiency through technology as the local police force and government agencies. IMS’s event management module allows for assignment of tasks and the tracking of activity completion. All these processes are integrated with a financial tćFOFXTFSWFSFOWJSPONFOUIBTQSPWJEFETFBNMFTTDPOOFDUJWJUZ system and function under optimal budget control. and paperless Managing and Finance Committee meetings. t%FQFOEBCMFEBUBTUPSBHFIBTCFFOFOTVSFEBOEBEWBODFE&31ĕO Built-in automated systems ensure the timely availability of accurate nance solutions have been implemented. and key information as and when required by KSCA management. tćFXJEFMZXFMDPNFEFOFXTMFUUFSIBTFOBCMFEFBTZDPNNVOJDBUJPO with esteemed members of the association. 92 93 t"OFYUFOTJWFEPDVNFOUEJHJUJTBUJPOFYFSDJTFIBTCFHVOUPFOTVSFUIF preservation of KSCA documents. tćF,4$"XJMMJEFOUJGZB%JTBTUFS3FDPWFSZTJUFBOEBTTVSFCVTJOFTT continuity as a risk mitigation practice.

Environmental friendly decisions Screenshots of the e-newsletter and website, part of the policy of adopting various technological aspects of communication.

Fledgling steps have been taken by piloting a solar power generation A view of the new server room. experiment on the stadium roof top for which a feasibility report has been prepared. This project has the full support of the government in Karnataka. Rainwater harvesting has been implemented at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and will soon be a reality at the Alur grounds as well.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Revenues Break-up of expenditure (in INR lakhs : 2010–2013) (in INR lakhs : 2010–2013)

13,000 35.5% 17.1%

FINANCE 10,000 10,076 Integrated information system 7,000

5,811 The four cornerstones of any financial accounting and reporting 4,000 10.7% 11.7% system should be – its ability to provide agility (for eg. launching new 3,411 24.9% ventures and programs), facilitate collaborative demands (eg. quick response and unified data processing), ensure mandated compliance 1,000 94 Income from Income from the Other incomes 95 (conformance with statutory laws ) and build process efficiencies (eg. cricketing activities BCCI Expenditure on cricketing activities – 3,898 data accuracy, thoroughness, promptness and consistency). Expenditure on administration and establishment – 1,880 Expenditure on club house – 1,290 The last few years witnessed a manifold increase in the scale of KSCA’s Statutory payments – 1,581 operations. In order to meet the requirements of an agile and scalable Infrastructure development (grounds) – 1,181 organization, the Managing Committee adopted an advanced ERP (Enterprise Resource Package) solution – a single integrated program that automates most business processes as well as resultant financial accounting entries, in real time. Income from cricketing activities Comparison: match (in INR lakhs : 2010–2013) revenues/ sponsorship The investment in technology ensures state-of-the-art features that 34.9% against capital expenditure include functionality across various platforms, intuitive user interface 10% (in INR lakhs : 2010–2013) and inter-operability across various web-based and mobile devices. Areas covered by the software range from accounting and inventory 50.0 management to all management needs. 45.0 5811

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2.8% 30.0 25.1% 3396 25.0 17.3% 9.9% 20.0

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Ticket sales – 2,028 10.0 Instadia advertisement – 584 5.0 World Cup operations revenue – 1,456 Sponsors – 576 0.0 Income from cricketing Capital expenditure/ / Champions League – 1,005 activities Work in progress Other cricketing income – 162

DISCLAIMER: This presentation is not and shall not be construed as a statement ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE in lieu of annual financial statements. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE FOR OUR

96 DIVERSE 97 PARTNERS

2010 2013 M Chinnaswamy Stadium The facilities at the KSCA have been The Media Centre excellent media-wise. The commentary box is as good as any in the country

The prestige of the Chinnaswamy Stadium was further enhanced when and the privacy it offers makes it an we received a thumbs up for the aesthetically designed new Media Centre where exclusive desks for print media and commentary boxes excellent working environment. Keep were created. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has now recog- 98 nized the Chinnaswamy Stadium ground conditions as being one of up the good work. 99 the best in the country. Commentator and former Indian international player and captain.

View of the media box. Views from and of the television commentary box at the stadium.

DIVERSE PARTNERS For the spectators

Cricket in Karnataka enjoys its pre-eminence largely due to the undying support it receives from the passionate cricket enthusiast. The Managing Committee in its manifesto decided to address the needs of the cricket follower whose continued support we enjoy.

The KSCA has implemented permanent seating with numbered ergonomic 100 101 seats for the convenience of each spectator. Other changes at the stadium include improved parking arrangements, online ticketing and distribution, and theatre style seating in exclusive sections.

Additional security arrangements in consultation with the Bangalore Police have been ensured and enhanced flood lighting that caters to the ICC’s requirements have also been undertaken.

Viewing area for VIP guests – the Diamond Box.

DIVERSE PARTNERS DIVERSE PARTNERS 102 103

A view of the stands.

DIVERSE PARTNERS DIVERSE PARTNERS For the cricketers

104 105

The entrance lounge to the players’ dressing rooms and Inside the players’ washrooms. the refurbished viewing area for the teams.

DIVERSE PARTNERS DIVERSE PARTNERS 106 107

A view of the players’ dressing rooms.

DIVERSE PARTNERS DIVERSE PARTNERS Other venues

Spectator comfort in Mysore and Hubli have been enhanced while pavilions with the inclusion of dressing rooms have been set up at the Hubli ground and at the Gangotri Glades ground in Mysore. Similar pavilions are also being built in the Shimoga and Raichur facilities while Alur boasts of a modern pavilion that caters to both ground 2 and 3 in Bangalore. 108 109

“It was a wonderful experience to organise the Karnataka-Haryana Ranji Trophy match at KSCA ground, Rajnagar. That match proved the organising capacityof the Dhar- wad Zone. The allotment of India ‘A’ and West Indies ‘A’ match has come as a fitting reward for the successful conduct of the Karnataka-Haryana match.”

PROF. VASANT MURDESHWAR Secretary, Cricket Club of Karnataka (CCK), and scribe,

Different views of the new pavilion and dressing rooms at the Hubli ground.

DIVERSE PARTNERS DIVERSE PARTNERS “Our choice of KSCA (to host India ‘A’ vs West Indies ‘A’) is based on the fact that you have developed excellent facilities at Mysore, Shimoga and Hubli apart from the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Banglore.”

PROF. R S SHETTY General Manager, Game Development, BCCI

110 111

The newly built pavilion with dressing rooms at Gangotri Glades, Mysore.

DIVVERSE EEP PARTRTNERN S DIVERSSE PARTNERS SPECIAL 112 PROJECTS 113

2010 2013 SPECIAL PROJECTS 1 Sri M Chinnaswamy bust installation Platinum Jubilee celebrations Cricket Museum

114 115 A tribute was paid to the Late. Sri M Chinnaswamy, the founder mem- ber of KSCA, by unveiling a bust at the entrance to the pavilion by His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka. 2 3

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations, albeit late in coming were con- ducted in a gala manner with a galaxy of Indian cricket greats which included former India captains and the piece-de-resistance was the presence of Sir Richard Hadlee as the Chief Guest.

A feasibility study and an implementation plan have been prepared to create a state-of-the-art museum at the Northern Stand on a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model which awaits approval of the general body.

4 1: His Excellency, Governor of Karnataka as well as other dignitaries and members of the KSCA team during the unveiling of the bust of the Late. M Chinnaswamy.

2: Home Minister, Govt. of Karnataka, K J George, light- ing the lamp along with His Excellency, Governor of Karnataka, H R Bhardwaj, Sir Richard Hadlee, EAS Prasanna, G R Vishwanath, , Anil Kumble and Javagal .

3: Managing Committee members pose along with former India Test captains at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Bangalore.

4: The proud members of the team led by EAS Prasanna who brought Karnataka its first Ranji Trophy triumph.

The bust of Sri M Chinnaswamy at the entrance to the stadium.

SPECIAL PROJECTS Facelift of M Chinnaswamy Stadium facade

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The refurbished facade of the stadium located in the heart of Bangalore.

SPECIAL PROJECTS SPECIAL PROJECTS 118 119

Entrance and facade of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium lit up at night.

SPECIAL PROJECTS SPEECIAC L PROJO ECTC S THE TEAM NAME DESIGNATION Managing Committee Members T B Prashanth Member ( Occassionals, Convenor, Tumkur Zone) Baba B Bhusad Member (B.D.K. Sports Foundation, Convenor, Dharwad Zone) Dr. Srikanth Rai Member (Dakshina Cricket Association, Convenor, Mangalore Zone) NAME DESIGNATION K Sethu Madhava Rao Member (Jaya Vijaya Sports Club, Convenor, Raichur Zone) H Padamchand Khincha Nominated Member Anil Kumble Hon. President 120 Virendra Kumar Girdhar Nominated Member 121 Dr. P Sadananda Maiya Vice-President B K Vice-President Roger M Binny Vice-President (uptil September 2012) S K Ramadhyani Vice-President (from November 2012) Tallam Venkatesh Hon. Treasurer Hon. Secretary R Sudhakar Rao Asst. Secretary (Administration) Club House Executive Committee Members J Abhiram Asst. Secretary (Tournaments) Syed Rashid Mohsin Asst. Secretary (Club House) Vijay R Bharadwaj Member NAME M R Srinivas Prasad Member Sujith Somasunder Member Sri K V Manjunath Raju Member (Bangalore United Cricket Club) Sri Lachman Mahtani A V Shashidara Member (City Cricketers) Sri N S Shanti Swaroop Dr. Member (Vijaya Cricket Club, ) Ms Parinitha K Sriram Member (The Bangalore Cricketers) Sri V N Jaisingh M R Krishna Member (Jawahar Sports Club) Sri Kota S Kodandaram S Vijaya Prakash Member (Mysore Gymkhana, Convenor, Mysore Zone) Sri K S Prasad D R Nagaraj Member (Durgigudi Cricket Association, Convenor, Shimoga Zone) Sri M Chakravarthy

THE TEAM We have received unstinting support from our Members and Affiliated Clubs. The and its various departments have ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS backed us while the Force have been proactive in From Javagal Srinath, Hon. Secretary, KSCA ensuring that security and other hurdles are overcome smoothly.

122 The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, the Bangalore Water Sup- 123 ply and Sewerage Board as well as the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. have ensured that there were no hitches in running Managing an association brings with it a myriad the association be it a match day or a normal day in the office. of unique challenges. While commitment, enthu- Without the co-operation of the various Ground Authorities of the siasm and enterprise are necessary ingredients, city and in the Zones and also the Zonal Committees and Convenors, we could not have carried out the extensive cricketing activities that we learnt very early that our achievements are we have managed. Our dedicated panel of doctors, sub-committees, organizations, individuals and sponsors have ensured that cricketers also dependent on the active support of a wide remain focussed in their pursuit of excellence. network of people, who we believe is the true Special mention needs to be made of both our Audit and Technical enthusiast and a well-wisher of Karnataka Cricket. Committees, whose members, all highly rated professionals, lent their It is to these people that we remain indebted. invaluable time to further the KSCA cause. The Board of Control for , has been a guiding force. Staff of both the KSCA and the Club House have risen to the occasion repeatedly, enabling us to meet expectations day in and day out. As always, the media attention we have received has been constructive and positive and we are indeed grateful.

The support received from all those who are not mentioned above is humbly acknowledged and any omission is unintentional.

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