Decision on IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium after discussing in Cabinet meeting, says Karnataka Dy. CM

A decision on allowing IPL matches at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru will be taken after discussing the issue in the State Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held in Belagavi on Thursday, said Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday.

Newly-elected president of KSCA Venkatesh Prasad met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar in Belagavi on Wednesday.

Speaking to presspersons later, Mr. Shivakumar said: “We have no intention of stopping cricket matches at the stadium. But we have to think of crowd control measures. We will also have to incorporate Michael Cunha Committee’s suggestions in this regard in a phased manner. Mr. Prasad has also agreed to it. Our government is committed to cricket and cricket fans without denting the reputation of the State,” he said.

He said that the government would not allow any match, including those of the IPL, to be shifted out of Bengaluru. “We will have to work together on this. Our government has offered to build new stadiums,” said the Deputy Chief Minister.