Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) title celebration in Bengaluru took a horrendous turn on June 4, when the stampede occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and arounf 15 people lost their lives. Following the unfortunate incident, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a magisterial enquiry to probe the matter. He has also assured the closed ones of the victims that the report of the enquiry will be completed in 15 days. He also assured INR 10 lakh ex-gratia to the relatives of victims. The appalling incident has drawn reactions from several prominent personalities.
In the latest development, IPL Chairman Arun Kumar Dhumal has also issued a statement while speaking to NDTV. He expressed condolence towards the victims and also revealed that the RCB management wasn’t aware about the tragic incident that took place outside the celebration venue. "We spoke to the management when we got to know about the situation and they assured that they will finish the ceremony quickly. This is definitely sad and tragic. RCB officials assured me that they will wind up the celebrations now - Officials inside weren't aware about what happened outside. They assured me they will wrap it up inside. It is very sad and tragic. Heartfelt condolences", said Dhumal.
Arun Dhumal requests Virat Kohli to reverse Test retirement
Before the IPL 2025 final between RCB and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, Arun Dhumal requested Virat Kohli to reconsider his Test retirement. He also named the 36-year-old greatest ambassador of the gentlemen’s game.
"Virat is the greatest ambassador for the sport (of cricket). And the kind of commitment he has shown over the last 18 editions, I would say Virat is to cricket what (Novak) Djokovic or Roger Federer is to tennis. So I would want him to continue playing IPL and I would rather want him to reconsider his decision of retirement from Test cricket," Arun Dhamal was quoted as saying by NDTV Sports.
