Karnataka High Court Clears Path for KN Shanth Kumar in KSCA Election Battle

The Karnataka High Court ruled that KN Shanth Kumar's nomination for the KSCA president's post is valid, previously dismissed by the Electoral Officer. This decision introduces competition for Venkatesh Prasad ahead of the election on December 7. Kumar is preparing for the contest, aiming to rejuvenate M Chinnaswamy Stadium's cricket activities.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled in favor of veteran sports administrator KN Shanth Kumar, declaring his nomination papers for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) presidency valid. This ruling overturns a previous decision by the Electoral Officer.

This decision sets the stage for a competitive election on December 7, where former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad will contend with Kumar for the president's position. Shanth Kumar, a seasoned sports administrator, expressed relief and readiness to proceed with the campaign.

Shanth Kumar, previously rejected on technical grounds, will not need to resubmit his nomination. The court urges the KSCA Electoral Officer to publish the updated list of candidates. Voting promises renewed energy for M Chinnaswamy Stadium, aiming to restore top-tier cricket post-incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)