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Mangaluru International Cricket Stadium Gets New Impetus; KSCA Demands 50 Acres of Land
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News18•02-10-2026, 16:26
Mangaluru International Cricket Stadium Gets New Impetus; KSCA Demands 50 Acres of Land
- •The proposal for an international cricket stadium in Mangaluru has gained new momentum with discussions between MUDA and KSCA.
- •KSCA President B.K. Venkatesh Prasad has requested 50 acres of government land for the stadium, either through direct purchase or a 50-year long-term lease.
- •KSCA plans to develop the complex in phases, aiming to complete drainage and practice facilities within three years of land transfer.
- •The project envisions a Centre of Excellence for young cricketers in coastal Karnataka, enhancing training and competitive opportunities.
- •The stadium is expected to boost tourism, hotels, and transport sectors, and enable Mangaluru to host state and national-level matches.
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The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has requested approximately 50 acres of government land for the development of cricket infrastructure in Mangaluru, which could be provided through direct purchase or on a 50-year long-term lease at a minimal or concessional rate.
KSCA intends to develop the cricket complex in phases, aiming to complete the drainage system, practice facilities, and other infrastructure within three years following the land transfer.
MUDA Chairman Santosh Kumar Shetty discussed the proposed stadium project with KSCA President and former cricketer B.K. Venkatesh Prasad, alongside other officials in Bengaluru.
