Virat Kohli is set to make a much-anticipated return to domestic cricket, with the former India captain likely to feature in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy at Bengaluru’s iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The development comes at a significant moment, as the historic venue has received conditional clearance from the Karnataka government, reopening its doors to […]

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium took a decisive turn as the state Cabinet authorised the Home Department to take the final call on hosting matches—but only after every safety and structural requirement recommended by the D’Cunha Commission is fully implemented. According to government sources, no cricketing event will be cleared until the […]

The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune may soon become the temporary home of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Discussions are underway between the MCA and RCB after uncertainty arose over the availability of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Chinnaswamy Stadium has not hosted any […]

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 […]

In a significant development that could reshape the future of cricket and large-scale events in Bengaluru, the historic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been deemed unfit for hosting high-attendance events, according to a judicial report led by Justice John Michael D’Cunha. The damning conclusion stems from a tragic incident on June 4, when a stampede broke […]

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has stated that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appear to be “prima facie responsible” for the stampede that occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, resulting in the tragic death of 11 people. The stampede unfolded after nearly 2.5 lakh fans gathered in and around MG Road and […]

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 […]

In the aftermath of the heart-wrenching stampede that took place outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, claiming 11 lives and injuring many, fresh documents have surfaced that shed new light on the administrative chain leading up to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory celebrations. A key letter, dated June 3, has emerged, revealing […]

The joy of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifting their maiden IPL title turned into a harrowing tragedy as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 people and injured many more. The unfortunate incident, which took place during what was meant to be a celebratory event for fans […]

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 […]