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Bengaluru stampede: 'Sad day for cricket' - Cricket world mourns tragedy during RCB's IPL victory celebrations | Cricket News

Bengaluru stampede: ‘Sad day for cricket’ – Cricket world mourns tragedy during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations | Cricket News

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Fans near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) What was meant to be a historic celebration turned into a day of mourning as a stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday claimed 11 lives and injured over 30 others. The tragedy unfolded during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) homecoming celebration after their maiden IPL title win, ending an 18-year wait with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!As thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their heroes, the sheer volume overwhelmed security arrangements, triggering chaos and ultimately, tragedy.Cricketing legends and current players expressed their shock and grief over the incident. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win India’s batting icon Sachin Tendulkar took to X, writing, “What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.” Former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble also shared his condolences: “It’s a sad day for cricket! My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB’s victory today. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Tragic!!” Other cricketers including Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh among others also shared their thoughts on the tragedy. Police resorted to mild force to control the situation, but the sheer number of people overwhelmed efforts. What began as jubilation for RCB’s long-awaited title turned into an unforgettable heartbreak for the city and its cricketing faithful.The incident has sparked calls for better crowd control and safety measures during public celebrations.

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Virat Kohli's gesture to Shreyas Iyer's father wins hearts after RCB's historic IPL triumph - Watch | Cricket News

Virat Kohli’s gesture to Shreyas Iyer’s father wins hearts after RCB’s historic IPL triumph – Watch | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli with Shreyas Iyer’s father (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended an 18-year-long wait for the Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a dramatic final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.While Kohli top-scored with a composed 43 and RCB basked in the glory of their maiden IPL title, it was a heartfelt post-match moment that stole the spotlight on social media. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a video that quickly went viral, Kohli was seen bowing his head and taking blessings from Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s father before embracing Shreyas himself. The emotional gesture struck a deep chord with fans across the country, showcasing the respect and sportsmanship that define Kohli’s character beyond the game.The visual of the RCB talisman humbly greeting Iyer’s father amid the euphoric celebrations on the field symbolised the spirit of cricket at its finest — even in victory, there was grace, humility, and compassion.Unfortunately, the celebrations took a tragic turn the next day in Bengaluru. During a public event near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate RCB’s historic win, a stampede broke out due to overcrowding, resulting in the death of 11 people and injuries to 33 others. ‘A particularly special feeling’: Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win Kohli, visibly shaken by the tragedy, took to Instagram to share his grief: “At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted.” His message echoed the sorrow felt by the entire RCB family and cricketing community.

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RCB victory parade stampede: Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh condole loss of lives

RCB victory parade stampede: Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh condole loss of lives

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India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar and World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh condoled the “tragic” stampede near Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which killed 11 people and injured nearly 50 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations on Wednesday. The incident occurred when thousands of fans gathered near the iconic stadium to catch a glimpse of their favourite players during RCB’s maiden IPL title felicitation event. The celebratory event, which drew over two lakh fans to the Chinnaswamy Stadium—well beyond its 35,000-seat capacity—was cut short to just 20 minutes after organisers were alerted to the chaos unfolding outside. All RCB players and support staff, including head coach Andy Flower and team mentor Dinesh Karthik, were present at the event. Sachin Tendulkar took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his grief, writing, “What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.” What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 4, 2025 Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh offered his condolences, saying, “What was meant to be a moment of celebration turned into an unimaginable tragedy. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the incident in #Bengaluru. May the families find strength and the departed souls rest in peace.” What was meant to be a moment of celebration turned into an unimaginable tragedy. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the incident in #Bengaluru. May the families find strength and the departed souls rest in peace— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 4, 2025 Former India spinner Anil Kumble mourned the lives lost and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. “It’s a sad day for cricket! My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB’s victory today. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Tragic!!” he wrote on X. In a statement, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives and said the felicitation event, which featured players and coaching staff, was promptly altered as soon as the franchise was informed about the stampede outside the stadium. “We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings across Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of the utmost importance to us,” RCB said in a statement. “RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extends our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our programme and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration,” the statement added. Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: Jun 4, 2025

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RCB deletes celebratory video post after internet outrage over Bengaluru stampede | Trending

RCB deletes celebratory video post after internet outrage over Bengaluru stampede | Trending

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Jun 04, 2025 09:35 PM IST RCB deleted a celebratory video shared after a deadly stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead, drawing sharp backlash on social media. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced massive backlash on Wednesday after sharing a celebratory video showing their team bus being welcomed by cheering fans — just hours after a stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left several others injured. The post, captioned “This welcome is what pure love looks like,” triggered widespread criticism online for its perceived insensitivity. Following the outrage, RCB deleted the tweet. RCB faced criticism for posting a video after a stampede killed 11; the tweet was later deleted following massive online outrage.(X) RCB issues statement expressing grief In response to the tragedy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru released an official statement acknowledging the incident and expressing sorrow. “We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us. RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed, the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe”, the statement read. (Also read: Shocking visuals show RCB fans climbing M Chinnaswamy Stadium walls and fences to witness felicitation event) Leaders express condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it “absolutely heartrending.” In a message posted by the PMO on X, he said: “The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery.” Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also shared his grief, writing: “People who were supposed to witness RCB’s IPL victory celebrations. The tragedy and death have brought deep pain and shock. My condolences to the deceased. My condolences to their family. Let there be pride, but not bigger than life. I appeal to everyone to please stay safe.” (Also read: Frenzied fans climb trees, Chinnaswamy Stadium walls to see RCB stars amid stampede. Video) Visuals of chaos circulated before tragedy struck Thousands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru supporters had gathered outside the stadium to celebrate the team’s historic first IPL title win. The felicitation event, organised to honour RCB’s victory over Punjab Kings in Tuesday’s final in Ahmedabad, soon turned chaotic as the massive crowd overwhelmed the venue, leading to a deadly stampede at multiple entry points. Earlier in the day, visuals shared by news agency ANI captured frenzied scenes of fans scaling walls and fences in an attempt to enter the stadium. News / Trending / RCB deletes celebratory video post after internet outrage over Bengaluru stampede See Less

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RCB fans celebrate historic IPL victory with Vijay Mallya posters in Bengaluru | Cricket News

RCB fans celebrate historic IPL victory with Vijay Mallya posters in Bengaluru | Cricket News

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Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title after an 18-year wait, the streets of Bengaluru erupted in jubilation. Among the sea of red jerseys and celebratory chants, a notable sight caught attention: fans holding up posters of Vijay Mallya, the team’s original owner. Mallya, who founded RCB in 2008, played a pivotal role in shaping the franchise’s early identity. Despite his current legal controversies and self-imposed exile, many fans still associate him with RCB’s foundation years. IPL 2025 Final | Rishi Sunak Interview: ‘I am a big Virat Kohli fan… RCB is my team’ Adding to the sentiment, Mallya posted a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), saying:“When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss and Mr 360 AB DeVillers who remain an indelible part of RCB history. Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made my dream come true. RCB fans are the very best and they deserve the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe!” RCB edged Punjab Kings by six runs in a tense final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first, they posted 190/9 with Kohli scoring 43. In reply, PBKS fell short at 184/7, with Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya starring with the ball.

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Ecstatic fans line up streets to welcome IPL champions RCB in Bengaluru

Ecstatic fans line up streets to welcome IPL champions RCB in Bengaluru

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru team was received by State’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the airport on June 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Newly-crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru touched base at the Garden City on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) afternoon amid a roaring welcome from waiting fans, who lined up the streets to catch a glimpse of the star-studded side. Also read | IPL 2025: Karnataka CM to felicitate champions RCB at Vidhana Soudha; celebrations planned at Chinnaswamy Stadium The Rajat Patidar-led team was received by State’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the airport. En route to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, fans assembled on both sides of the road cheered the triumphant squad with gusto. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday to clinch their maiden title in 18 years. Fans gather at the Vidhana Soudha for the grand felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, on June 4, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI It was another major achievement for the team’s talisman Virat Kohli, who has only played for this franchise since the league’s inception. After the appointment with the CM, the RCB players will head to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for a fan engagement programme. The much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium will also start at 5 p.m. after the CM gave special permission for it. It was earlier stated by the Bengaluru Traffic Police that it might not take place because of congestion on the route. “We request all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully,” the franchise posted on its official ‘X’ page. The rainy weather in the city hasn’t helped and the police endured a difficult time managing the crowd that flooded the streets to celebrate the triumph last night. In visuals shared online, Kohli could be seen holding the trophy and watching in awe, thousands of fans who lined up the team’s bus route, cheerfully waving at the convoy. Published – June 04, 2025 05:07 pm IST

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9 Finals, 9 wins: Josh Hazlewood’s unbeaten streak lives on | Cricket News

9 Finals, 9 wins: Josh Hazlewood’s unbeaten streak lives on | Cricket News

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Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli(Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) When Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL trophy on a historic Tuesday night in Ahmedabad, one man silently extended a personal legacy—Josh Hazlewood, cricket’s ultimate “final boss.” With the 2025 IPL Final win, Hazlewood maintained his perfect record in major finals, winning 9 out of 9 – a feat unmatched in modern cricket.The calm and clinical Aussie pacer is no stranger to the biggest stages. From the U19 World Cup in 2010, where he was Player of the Final, to the 2025 IPL Final, Hazlewood has played a defining role in nearly every championship clash he’s entered:2010 U19 World Cup Final – Player of the Match with 4/30 vs Pakistan2012 CLT20 Final – Part of Sydney Sixers’ 10-wicket demolition of Highveld Lions2015 ODI World Cup Final – Took 2 wickets as Australia beat New Zealand2020 BBL Final – Won the title with Sydney Sixers IPL 2025 Final | Rishi Sunak Interview: ‘I am a big Virat Kohli fan… RCB is my team’ 2021 IPL Final (CSK) – Played a key role in Chennai’s triumph2021 T20 World Cup Final – 3/16 vs New Zealand in a clinical win2023 ODI World Cup Final – Helped Australia sink India in Ahmedabad2023 WTC Final – Part of the side that defeated India at The Oval2025 IPL Final (RCB) – Bowled a tight final over to seal a 6-run winQuiz: Who’s that IPL player?In the 2025 final, Hazlewood’s experience shone through as he gave RCB their first breakthrough and bowled the nerve-wracking final over, defending 29 runs. His second dot ball of the last over effectively ended Punjab Kings’ hopes, despite a late onslaught by Shashank Singh (61* off 30). RCB’s total of 190/9, anchored by Kohli’s gritty 43, proved just enough on a night driven by relentless bowling, sharp fielding, and raw emotion.Hazlewood, often unassuming in his celebrations, quietly stamped yet another page in cricketing folklore. Nine finals, nine wins – no defeats, no errors. In an era of pressure and unpredictability, he remains the cool-headed constant.

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