RCB vs CSK: Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid Stands Officially Unveiled At M Chinnaswamy Stadium

RCB vs CSK: Ahead of the RCB vs CSK match, the Karnataka State Cricket Association on Sunday officially unveiled the Rahul Dravid End and Anil Kumble End at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during a heartfelt ceremony attended by family members of the two legends.

KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad, a former teammate of both icons, along with vice-president Sujith Somasundar and other officials, presided over the event. The association had earlier announced on February 14 that Dravid, who amassed 24,177 international runs, and Kumble, who claimed 956 international wickets, along with former India women's cricketer Shanta Rangaswamy, would be honoured with ends and stands named after them.

As part of the changes, the old BEML End has been renamed the Rahul Dravid End, while the Pavilion End now bears Anil Kumble's name.

"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 am 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.

Dravid's mother, Pushpa Dravid, and brother Vijay were present at the ceremony, while Kumble was joined by his wife Chetana, son Mayas, and daughters Aaruni and Swasthi for the special occasion.

With inputs from PTI