KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad and vice-president Sujith Somasundar oversaw the official unveiling. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar

The Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble Ends at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium were on Sunday officially unveiled at a ceremony attended by the stalwarts’ family members.

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president and long-time teammate of the two legends, Venkatesh Prasad and vice-president Sujith Somasundar oversaw the official unveiling along with other association officials.

The KSCA had announced on February 14 that Dravid, owner of 24,177 international runs, Kumble, who has 956 international wickets, and former India woman cricketer Shantha Rangaswamy will have ends/stands named after them at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The old BEML end at far corner was renamed after Dravid while the pavilion end was rechristened after Kumble.

“It’s been a second home to me. It’s been a place where we’ve probably spent more time than we have in our houses. But it’s also a place that has truly given me everything I have today. I can never be grateful enough for what the KSCA and this great, iconic ground have given me in my life.

“I’m truly thankful that Venkatesh Prasad and his committee have decided to name an end after me. It means a lot. I know this would mean a lot to my family as well,” Dravid had said.

His mother Pushpa Dravid and brother Vijay were witness to the grand occasion. Kumble’s family too was in attendance through wife Chetana, son Mayas and daughters Aaruni and Swasthi.

Published on Apr 05, 2026