The Karnataka State Cricket Association on Wednesday distanced itself from the ongoing probe into alleged black-market ticket sales linked to Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches in the Indian Premier League 2026, asserting that it has no role in the public distribution or sale of tickets.
Responding to reports suggesting possible links between the association and entities under investigation, KSCA spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya dismissed the claims, stating that the body is “neither the ticketing agency nor the selling authority” for RCB fixtures.
“Ticket sales are undertaken exclusively through authorised channels of the franchise and its designated ticketing partners,” the association said in an official statement.
Clarifying its limited involvement, KSCA said it receives only a restricted allocation of tickets, which are distributed to cricket-playing clubs, permanent members, and select statutory or government authorities. It emphasised that the association does not sell tickets to the general public.
Addressing speculation around those under investigation, KSCA stated that the entities involved have “no direct or indirect association” with the body, adding that the individuals in question are not its members.
The association also assured full cooperation with investigating authorities, urging a thorough probe to identify those responsible and ensure appropriate legal action.
Under the leadership of B. K. Venkatesh Prasad, KSCA reiterated its commitment to upholding integrity and continuing the development of cricket in the state.
The clarification comes on a day when the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed a venue change for the IPL 2026 final, shifting it from M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, citing requirements from local authorities that were beyond its operational guidelines.