Javagal Srinath

The International Cricket Council has maintained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season. Nitin Menon continues as the sole Indian on the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, while Javagal Srinath remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. This decision reflects the consistency and high standards in international officiating.

After nearly two decades, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has opened applications for coaching and selection roles, moving away from internal screening. The Cricket Advisory Committee, including prominent former cricketers, aims for transparency and a wider talent pool. While open to all, KSCA prefers candidates from Karnataka to foster local talent and understanding.

The BCCI will soon unveil the remaining IPL 2026 schedule, comprising 54 matches, after initially releasing only the first 20 fixtures. Despite potential energy concerns, the league is expected to proceed without curtailment. Captains were briefed on unchanged tournament regulations, including the Impact Player rule, with some expressing reservations.

IPL captains have been warned about strict enforcement of fielder movement rules during catches, with officials emphasizing complete control before celebrations. The Impact Player rule will also remain for at least another season, despite concerns from players like Axar Patel about its impact on all-rounder development.

IPL captains will meet BCCI officials on March 25 to discuss crucial rules like the two-bouncer rule and ball replacement. The session, featuring match referees and umpires, will clarify regulations on bat checks, saliva use, and the retired-out provision. Key changes to ball replacement rules, especially in the second innings, will be detailed.

Indian umpire Nitin Menon has earned a spot on the elite panel for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals. He will serve as the third umpire for the Kolkata clash between South Africa and New Zealand on March 4. The following day, India faces England in Mumbai, with a separate officiating team in place.

Javagal Srinath will be the match referee for the first qualifier and the final of the 10th Indian Premier League (IPL), which will conclude on May 21.

Javagal Srinath was the lone Indian to feature in the match referees' list, while Sundaram Ravi continued to be the country's representative among the top umpires as the ICC on Thursday announced an unchanged list of elite match officials.

The International Cricket Council appointed former India pacer Javagal Srinath as the match referee for the upcoming ODI series between Australia and Bangladesh.

JK Chandrashekar, father of former Indian speedster and International Cricket Council's (ICC) match-referee Javagal Srinath, passed away at his residence in Kuvempunagar at 12.45 am on Sunday.

A division bench headed by Justice NK Patil has ordered notices to Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, president and secretary, respectively, of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on a contempt petition filed by some workmen of the association club house.

Karnataka State Cricket Association secretary Javagal Srinath on Wednesday called for an open debate on the allegations against association president Anil Kumble and his team.

Sadanand Maiya will take on Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar for the post of president while AV Jayaprakash will take on Brijesh Patel for the post of secretary as Team Maiya, backed by Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, unveiled its candidates for the forthcoming elections to the Karnataka State Cricket Association.

Former cricketer Javagal Srinath has succeeded in enlisting the support of four members of the Indian cricket team, including captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, for the animal adoption scheme at the Mysore Zoo.

Javagal Srinath spearheaded India's pace attack in the 90s with aplomb but former South African seamer Shaun Pollock believes the Indian never got the credit he deserved.

Rahul Dravid welcomed Anil Kumble faction's victory in Karnataka State Cricket Association elections but said the real work for the group begins now.

India's tailenders, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, produced a record 10th-wicket partnership of 39 runs at the Gabba, helping India narrowly avoid the follow-on against Australia. Deep's unbeaten 27 marked the second-highest score by an Indian No. 11 in Australia. Rain interruptions shortened the fourth day's play, with only 57.5 overs bowled.

If everything goes as planned, Belgaum will host a Ranji match this season in the newly constructed international standard cricket ground at Ramthirthanagar near Autonagar.

Come June, the first cricket academy in this part of the state will become a reality on three acres of land belonging to Sahyadri Institute of Technology and Management (SITAM) at Adyar on the outskirts of the city.