Karanataka State Cricket Association’s Elections for the term 2010-2013 is slated for 21st November 2010. Brijesh Patel, incumbent secretary for the last twelve years is not contesting the elections this time. Instead, he and his faction has decided to support Anil Kumble who is contesting for the post of President, Venkatesh Prasad who is contesting for the post of Vice President and Javagal Srinath who is contesting for the post of Secretary. Brijesh Patel has issued a Press release in this regard which is produced below

PRESS RELEASE

The elections of the KSCA for the new term 2010-2013 is being held on 21st Nov 2010.

I had the honour of serving the Karnataka State Cricket Association as its Hon Secretary for the past twelve years. I contributed to the Association in all my might and put my heart and soul to the growth and development of the association during these years. Now, I have decided to step aside and not contest the ensuing elections and support the young distinguished test cricketers Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Rahul Dravid and others in the coming elections who have pledged to take KSCA forward in the coming challenging years.

We cricketers, GR VIswanath, Syed Kirmani, Roger Binny, Sudhakar Rao, J Abhiram, others and myself came together in 1998 to contribute to KSCA ‘s growth and prosperity . We put in our best efforts collectively for the past twelve years with utmost sincerity with the interest of the institution as our single goal.

With the changing times I’m of the firm belief that fresh energy, new ideas and young feet are always good for an institution. We at Karnataka are indeed lucky that we have living cricketing legends Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Javagal Srinath and others who are willing to sacrifice their time and energy to take Karnataka cricket forward.

I’ve seen these cricketers closely and I’ve immense faith and utmost confidence in their ability and commitments to make KSCA a model association not only of the country but also of the world.

In this context I and my team have decided to extent unstinted support to this cause. I also hereby appeal to all members of the KSCA to support this young team who will definitely bring glory to Karnataka cricket.

I’ve also assured my unconditional support by way of my experience and knowledge in the coming years to this young team. This shall be my way of continuing to contribute to this noble institution form outside. I wish them all the best in their endeavor

BRIJESH PATEL