What was meant to be a historic celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden IPL title turned into a heartbreaking tragedy, casting a shadow over the franchise’s long-awaited triumph. Months after the devastating Bengaluru stampede on June 4, 2025, RCB batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik has spoken publicly for the first time, sharing the […]

Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma and all-rounder Krunal Pandya have shared heartfelt messages following the tragic Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL title celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. The horrific incident overshadowed what was meant to be a historic night for RCB, who lifted their maiden IPL […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced a heartfelt gesture in memory of the tragic stampede victims from June 4, 2025. The IPL 2025 champions revealed via X and Instagram that they will extend ₹25 lakh each in financial aid to the families of the 11 fans who lost their lives during the celebrations outside M […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) director of cricket, Mo Bobat, has described the June stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as a “deeply tragic chapter” that will forever remain a part of the franchise’s heritage. The incident, which claimed 11 lives—mostly young fans—occurred during RCB’s victory parade celebrations after their maiden IPL title. Bobat, in a […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stepped in following the tragic stampede incident in Bengaluru linked to Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The incident, which took place on June 4 outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, claimed 11 lives and has now cast a shadow over RCB’s recent […]

In the wake of the tragic stampede that occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory celebration at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has shared a heartfelt reflection. Writing in his column for Mid-Day, the former India captain described the incident as “heartbreaking,” acknowledging the emotional weight behind fans’ overwhelming desire […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their 18-year-long IPL title drought with a thrilling six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad. The long-awaited triumph sent shockwaves of joy across the country, especially in Bengaluru, where fans poured into the streets to celebrate their team’s historic win. However, what began as […]

In the wake of the tragic stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and injured over 50 people, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Raghu Ram Bhat, along with other senior officials, has moved the Karnataka High Court, seeking quashing of the FIR filed against them. The FIR, registered on Thursday, […]

In a significant development following the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the city police have arrested RCB’s marketing head, Nikhil Sosale. Sosale, who leads marketing and revenue at Diageo India for the franchise, was apprehended at the Bengaluru airport while he was reportedly en route to Mumbai. The arrest comes amid a wider […]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management is now under official scrutiny following a tragic stampede that occurred during the team’s IPL 2025 title celebration on June 4 at Bengaluru’s iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The fatal mishap, which left at least 11 people dead and 47 injured, has triggered a full-scale investigation involving both RCB officials […]