A new horizon for K.S.C.A.

Karnataka, a cricket powerhouse in India, has produced several talented cricketers that have donned India colors ever since India were really considered serious competitor. And there seems to be no full spot coming soon. In fact they could be in a new cricketing era altogether.The Karnataka State Cricket Association elections on November 21 turned in favor of Legendary Indian cricketer Anil Kumble and company with former faster blower Jawagal Srinath as the secretary. What more could an association ask when two cricketing stalwarts stand up to take the responsibility of taking the game further.Kumble and his men were the obvious choices but his opponent Maharaja of Mysore Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar could not be underestimated after the latter had toppled another legendary cricketer Gundappa Vishwanath in the previous elections.But getting over the whole election chapter, what’s important is that two dedicated players want to give something back to the game. The two have made immense contributions to the nations through their careers as world class cricketers and now they tend to contribute even more as administrators.Besides his new presidential role, Kumble also heads the National Cricket Academy and also has to focus on the Indian Premier League as a captain of the Royal Challengers, Bangalore. Having struggled their way to success, Kumble and Srinath are expected to know best what the requirements are for the current cricketing scenario. Developments in the field of cricket in Karnataka could now probably be available even before the need arises.As an immediate focus, KSCA looks keen on having a smoothly organized ODI at Bangalore on December 7 between India and New Zealand. A world class academy is the prime goal of the Kumble-led association. A lot of expectations, hence, surround the star administrative team and with support from friends like Rahul Dravid, their mission seems very much possible.