Kalaburagi set for new cricket stadium as Karnataka plans major sports push

Karnataka Home Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge Minister Priyank Kharge held discussions with Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president B.K. Venkatesh Prasad and other association officials on upcoming international and domestic fixtures and a long-term roadmap for cricket development in the region.

Kharge said the proposed stadium would form part of a broader effort to create quality sporting infrastructure and provide more opportunities for young cricketers from Kalaburagi and the wider Kalyana Karnataka region.

The plans also include structured training and capacity-building programmes in partnership with the Kalaburagi Next Foundation and the KSCA. The proposed programme is expected to cover areas beyond playing cricket, including coaching, pitch preparation and analysis, umpiring, scoring, video analysis and physiotherapy.

The initiative is aimed at creating pathways for youngsters interested not only in playing professionally but also in developing careers in cricket-related technical and support roles.

Kharge also discussed arrangements for spectator and public safety during cricket tournaments held in Kalaburagi, according to reports.

The proposed stadium and training ecosystem are part of a wider sports development push in the district, where the Kalaburagi Sports Festival 2026 was recently organised with the involvement of the district administration and Kalaburagi Next Foundation.

The planned investment in cricket infrastructure is expected to provide local players with greater access to professional facilities while helping expand the sporting ecosystem across northern Karnataka.