Overview
- The Karnataka State Cricket Association vote, initially set for November 30, has been pushed to December 30 following an order issued on November 17.
- Electoral officer Dr. B. Basavaraju referenced a trial court injunction in O.S. No. 7680/2025 and set the pause pending the next hearing on December 16.
- He wrote to the KSCA on November 14 and 15 seeking procedural clarifications and received a same-day reply on Monday that he deemed insufficient.
- Presidential candidate Venkatesh Prasad criticized the deferment as an unexpected setback, arguing it hampers efforts to revive top-tier cricket at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, including international and IPL fixtures.
- Former treasurer Vinay Mruthyunjaya accused the KSCA Managing Committee of non-cooperation and labeled the delay undemocratic.