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 […]

What should have been a historic, jubilant day for Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned into a harrowing nightmare as a deadly stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left 33 others injured. The euphoria of winning their first-ever IPL title in 18 years was overshadowed by chaos, poor planning, and heartbreak. June 4 […]

What should have been a joyous day for Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans turned into tragedy as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left several others injured on Wednesday. The team, returning triumphantly from Ahmedabad after ending their 18-year-long wait for an IPL title, was scheduled to be felicitated at the […]