The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has sought 50 acres of government land for development of cricket infrastructure in Mangaluru .
K. In his October 1 letter to Santosh Kumar Shetty, Chairperson of Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the honorary president of KSCA B. Venkatesh Prasad said that the land can be allotted on an outright purchase basis, or on a 50-year lease.
He said that the proposed project will play a transformative role in strengthening sports infrastructure in the region. “KSCA remains committed to partnering with the government of Karnataka in achieving the objectives, and ensuring that the proposed facility becomes a Centre of Excellence for cricket development…”
Prasad said that, presently, more than 40% of the State’s team consists of players from moffusil districts of Karnataka. Mr. The KSCA needs to identify this talent and give them a platform to perform, he added.