Bengaluru, March 12 -- An expert committee appointed by the Government of Karnataka is set to inspect the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 13 before granting final approval for it to host matches during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has been carrying out extensive renovations at the venue, including the installation of multiple new entry gates, widening existing ones, and upgrading peripheral infrastructure.

This includes new walkways, a holding area near the former National Cricket Academy facility, and dedicated entry and exit routes for emergency services.

The overhaul follows recommendations from the Justice D'Cunha Committee, constituted after a tragic...