New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3.
The RCB squad returned to Bengaluru to celebrate their IPL victory with their fans, but things took a turn as a stampede broke out near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where more than two lakh fans gathered to celebrate the team’s title victory. 11 people lost their lives, and over 50 people were injured in the turmoil.
The franchise released a statement after the stampede, announcing a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 dead in the tragedy. Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev reacted to the stampede during the RCB’s victory celebration.
“I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. Next time something like this (victory parade) happens, people should be more conscious. People do make a mistake,” Kapil told PTI. He also said lives are more important than celebrations and if a team wins in future, keep it calm.
An FIR has also been registered against RCB, event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks, Karnataka State Cricket Association and others in connection with the stampede near the stadium.
‘I hope India come back victorious’: Kapil Dev on the upcoming five-match Test series against England
The former India captain also talked of India’s tour of England and said that if Shubman Gill and Co. play like a team, then they will get good results. The Men in Blue will take on England in the five-match Test series, starting from June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.
India squad for England Test series: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
India’s World Cup-winning captain said that both organisers and the public should exercise caution. He also urged them to prioritise safety over celebration. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
