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

Fans close to the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo)

What was meant to be a historic celebration become a day of mourning as a stampede exterior 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 18-12 months wait with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings within the last on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!As hundreds of followers gathered to catch a glimpse of their heroes, the sheer quantity overwhelmed safety preparations, triggering chaos and finally, tragedy.Cricketing legends and present gamers expressed their shock and grief over the incident.

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 additionally 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 together with Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh amongst others additionally shared their ideas on the tragedy.

Police resorted to delicate drive to regulate the scenario, however the sheer variety of individuals overwhelmed efforts. What started as jubilation for RCB’s lengthy-awaited title become an unforgettable heartbreak for town and its cricketing devoted.The incident has sparked calls for higher crowd management and security measures during public celebrations.