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<p>Aussie pacer and fit-again Scott Boland is ready to give a good headache to the team management as he prepares for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. The one-off contest will start on June 11 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground as Australia look to defend their title. However, they could have a selection headache in the form of Boland who is fit and Josh Hazlewood struggling with a shoulder issue. According to Boland, he is ready to put pressure on the team management and force his way back into the team.</p><h2><strong>Boland ready to put pressure on Aussie management</strong></h2><p>"I'm really happy with how my body's feeling at the moment," Boland said ahead of the WTC final. "Pain-free for probably the first time in about 18 months. So it's feeling really good.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"My goal for probably the last two months was just get myself and my body in the position where I can put my hand up and be ready to go if it goes my way. But now I feel like I'm in a really good spot that I can bowl how I want to bowl. It's pulling up really well, so that's all I can do, and I just want to make their decision as hard as possible."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Josh Hazlewood on the other hand has been regular in the Test set-up for Australia but is likely to face competition from Boland. The Victoria speedster is feeling free from all the issues he had in the last 18 months and looks to insert his way back into the squad.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hazlewood on the other hand, despite injury worries helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the first time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With him playing in India a week before the WTC final recent injury struggles could force Aussie management to include Boland in the Playing XI for the coveted tournament’s one-off match.</p>

Aussie pacer and fit-again Scott Boland is ready to give a good headache to the team management as he prepares for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.

Aussie pacer and fit-again Scott Boland is ready to give a good headache to the team management as he prepares for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. The one-off contest will start on June 11 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground as Australia look to defend their title. However, they could have a selection headache in the form of Boland who is fit and Josh Hazlewood struggling with a shoulder issue. According to Boland, he is ready to put pressure on the team management and force his way back into the team. Boland ready to put pressure on Aussie management "I'm really happy with how my body's feeling at the moment," Boland said ahead of the WTC final. "Pain-free for probably the first time in about 18 months. So it's feeling really good. "My goal for probably the last two months was just get myself and my body in the position where I can put my hand up and be ready to go if it goes my way. But now I feel like I'm in a really good spot that I can bowl how I want to bowl. It's pulling up really well, so that's all I can do, and I just want to make their decision as hard as possible." Josh Hazlewood on the other hand has been regular in the Test set-up for Australia but is likely to face competition from Boland. The Victoria speedster is feeling free from all the issues he had in the last 18 months and looks to insert his way back into the squad. Hazlewood on the other hand, despite injury worries helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the first time. With him playing in India a week before the WTC final recent injury struggles could force Aussie management to include Boland in the Playing XI for the coveted tournament’s one-off match.

<p>Aussie pacer and fit-again Scott Boland is ready to give a good headache to the team management as he prepares for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.</p>

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<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt a blow as their top marketing official Nikhil Sosale is among four people arrested by the Bengaluru Police in the aftermath of the stampede. On Wednesday (June 4), a day after RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, an unfortunate incident occurred during the title celebration in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium claiming the lives of at least 11 people. After the incident, Bengaluru Police have moved strictly and are now taking necessary actions.</p><h2><strong>Top official arrested by Bengaluru Police</strong></h2><p>With at least 11 people losing their lives in the stampede in the Chinnaswamy Stadium, questions were raised about the administration and law and order in Bengaluru. In turn, the Bengaluru Police has moved swiftly and taken action against the RCB official Sosale and three other officials from event management company DNA Entertainment Private Limited.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A First Investigation Report (FIR) was filed on Thursday (June 5) evening with several names including Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) – secretary and treasurer. However, both are now absconding, trying to avoid arrest in the stampede case.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As things stand, the Bengaluru Police are likely to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to arrest the wanted and investigate the cause of the stampede.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials in connection with the incident.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to an official notification, senior IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, was "transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders" as Additional Director General of Police and Bengaluru police commissioner.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Chief Minister also ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, DNA Entertainment Private Limited, and KSCA, hours after an FIR was registered against them under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.</p>

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt a blow as their top marketing official Nikhil Sosale is among four people arrested by the Bengaluru Police in the aftermath of the stampede.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt a blow as their top marketing official Nikhil Sosale is among four people arrested by the Bengaluru Police in the aftermath of the stampede. On Wednesday (June 4), a day after RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, an unfortunate incident occurred during the title celebration in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium claiming the lives of at least 11 people. After the incident, Bengaluru Police have moved strictly and are now taking necessary actions. Top official arrested by Bengaluru Police With at least 11 people losing their lives in the stampede in the Chinnaswamy Stadium, questions were raised about the administration and law and order in Bengaluru. In turn, the Bengaluru Police has moved swiftly and taken action against the RCB official Sosale and three other officials from event management company DNA Entertainment Private Limited. A First Investigation Report (FIR) was filed on Thursday (June 5) evening with several names including Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) – secretary and treasurer. However, both are now absconding, trying to avoid arrest in the stampede case. As things stand, the Bengaluru Police are likely to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to arrest the wanted and investigate the cause of the stampede. In addition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials in connection with the incident. According to an official notification, senior IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh, Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, was "transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders" as Additional Director General of Police and Bengaluru police commissioner. The Chief Minister also ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, DNA Entertainment Private Limited, and KSCA, hours after an FIR was registered against them under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt a blow as their top marketing official Nikhil Sosale is among four people arrested by the Bengaluru Police in the aftermath of the stampede.</p>

RCB title celebration stampede: Top franchise official among four arrested by Bengaluru police

<p>The Indian team is all set for the upcoming Test series in England, as the final batch of players left for the European nation on Thursday (June 6), with new skipper Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir leading the pack.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With Gill ready for his first assignment as captain of the Test side, he is prepared to set a benchmark as the Indian side search for their first Test series win in England since 2007.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Gill he is ready for the captain’s role and wants to lead by example as the first phase of transition begins in the Indian Test team with retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.</p><h2><strong>Gill ready to set example&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2><p>“I have played under some amazing and terrific leaders. Rohit bhai was very clear with his communication from what he wanted from the players. That was his great quality which I would want to inherit from him,” Gill said in the press conference as the Indian team left for England.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“So as a leader, as a captain, you definitely want to be able to lead by example, by your performance and any match that you play,” Gill added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Gill will have new responsibilities on his shoulders to lead the Indian side in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. This will be for the first time in more than a decade when both Rohit and Virat are no longer part of the Indian Test set-up.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian team’s England tour begins with the first Test in Headingley which starts on June 20. Despite the absence of Rohit and Virat, the squad will retain key figures like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and others.</p><h2><strong>India tour of England 2025</strong></h2><p><strong>1st Test: </strong>20 June to 24 June, Headingley, Leeds</p><p><strong>2nd Test: </strong>2 July to 6 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham</p><p><strong>3rd Test: </strong>10 July to 14 July, Lord's, London</p><p><strong>4th Test: </strong>23 July to 27 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester</p><p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 31 July to 4 August, Kennington Oval, London</p>

The Indian team is all set for the upcoming Test series in England, as the final batch of players left for the European nation on Thursday (June 6), with new skipper Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir leading the pack. 

The Indian team is all set for the upcoming Test series in England, as the final batch of players left for the European nation on Thursday (June 6), with new skipper Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir leading the pack. With Gill ready for his first assignment as captain of the Test side, he is prepared to set a benchmark as the Indian side search for their first Test series win in England since 2007. According to Gill he is ready for the captain’s role and wants to lead by example as the first phase of transition begins in the Indian Test team with retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill ready to set example “I have played under some amazing and terrific leaders. Rohit bhai was very clear with his communication from what he wanted from the players. That was his great quality which I would want to inherit from him,” Gill said in the press conference as the Indian team left for England. “So as a leader, as a captain, you definitely want to be able to lead by example, by your performance and any match that you play,” Gill added. After the Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Gill will have new responsibilities on his shoulders to lead the Indian side in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. This will be for the first time in more than a decade when both Rohit and Virat are no longer part of the Indian Test set-up. The Indian team’s England tour begins with the first Test in Headingley which starts on June 20. Despite the absence of Rohit and Virat, the squad will retain key figures like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and others. India tour of England 2025 1st Test: 20 June to 24 June, Headingley, Leeds 2nd Test: 2 July to 6 July, Edgbaston, Birmingham 3rd Test: 10 July to 14 July, Lord's, London 4th Test: 23 July to 27 July, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 5th Test: 31 July to 4 August, Kennington Oval, London

<p>The Indian team is all set for the upcoming Test series in England, as the final batch of players left for the European nation on Thursday (June 6), with new skipper Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir leading the pack.&nbsp;</p>

India tour of England: Shubman Gill ready to set benchmark as captain, says 'want to lead by example'

<p>India's upcoming five-Test tour of England starts June 20 and the series, previously named MAK Pataudi Trophy, is set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after English great James Anderson and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. The developments were reported by ESPNCricinfo as official announcement is still awaited.</p><p>Both the players are not only greatest ever to play for their country but in the world cricket as well. Anderson retired last after playing 188 Tests and ending up with 704 Test wickets - highest for a pacer in world cricket and third highest overall behind Aussie Shane Warne (704) and Sri Lankan spin wizard Muthiah Muralidaran (800).</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-s-phil-salt-becomes-second-foreign-player-to-win-consecutive-ipl-titles-with-two-different-teams-first-one-is-dominic-drakes-from-west-indies-1749139041865">RCB's Phil Salt becomes second foreign player to win consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. First one is from West Indies</a></p><p>Tendulkar, on the other hand, had retired more than a decade ago in 2013 after having played exactly 200 Tests for India. He ended up as the highest run scorer in the Test cricket with 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78 and 51 hundreds - also the highest in Test cricket history.</p><p>Previously, India's (Test) tour of England was named MAK Pataudi Trophy after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi - former India Test captain and the first Indian skipper to win an overseas Test - against New Zealand in 1967. He led India in 40 of 46 Tests played and won nine of them.</p><p>As for England tour of India, the Test series trophy was named after Anthony de Mello - one of the early members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). De Mello also served as the BCCI's first secretary and president between 1946-47 to 1950-51.</p><p>Most recently, England Cricket had also renamed England-New Zealand Test series to (Martin) Crowe - (Graham) Thorpe Trophy. Similarly, India vs Australia Test series is known as Border-Gavaskar Trophy - named after two former skippers of the participating countries.<br>&nbsp;</p>

India vs England Test series is set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after English great James Anderson and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.

India's upcoming five-Test tour of England starts June 20 and the series, previously named MAK Pataudi Trophy, is set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after English great James Anderson and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. The developments were reported by ESPNCricinfo as official announcement is still awaited. Both the players are not only greatest ever to play for their country but in the world cricket as well. Anderson retired last after playing 188 Tests and ending up with 704 Test wickets - highest for a pacer in world cricket and third highest overall behind Aussie Shane Warne (704) and Sri Lankan spin wizard Muthiah Muralidaran (800). Also Read - RCB's Phil Salt becomes second foreign player to win consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. First one is from West Indies Tendulkar, on the other hand, had retired more than a decade ago in 2013 after having played exactly 200 Tests for India. He ended up as the highest run scorer in the Test cricket with 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78 and 51 hundreds - also the highest in Test cricket history. Previously, India's (Test) tour of England was named MAK Pataudi Trophy after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi - former India Test captain and the first Indian skipper to win an overseas Test - against New Zealand in 1967. He led India in 40 of 46 Tests played and won nine of them. As for England tour of India, the Test series trophy was named after Anthony de Mello - one of the early members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). De Mello also served as the BCCI's first secretary and president between 1946-47 to 1950-51. Most recently, England Cricket had also renamed England-New Zealand Test series to (Martin) Crowe - (Graham) Thorpe Trophy. Similarly, India vs Australia Test series is known as Border-Gavaskar Trophy - named after two former skippers of the participating countries.

<p>India vs England Test series is set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after English great James Anderson and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.</p>

From MAK Pataudi & Anthony de Mello, India vs England Test series set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt created history when he won the IPL 2025 on June 3. He became only the second foreign player to win an IPL title with two different team in consecutive years. He had won IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders.</p><p>Apart from him, West Indies' Dominic Drake has won the IPL title in 2021 (CSK) and 2022 (GT) but didn't feature in a single game both those seasons.</p><p>Salt's teammate Suyash Sharma also achieved the same milestone with exact two team - 2024 with KKR and 2025 with RCB.</p><p>Overall, Salt is 11th player in the IPL history to win back-to-back titles with two different teams. Here's the list of players who have won two consecutive IPL title with different teams:</p><p><strong>Also Watch</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/video-kohlis-wholesome-moment-with-shreyas-iyer-and-his-father-after-winning-maiden-ipl-trophy-1749115318931">Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy</a></p><ul><li>Suryakumar Yadav: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2013 (MI) and 2014 (KKR).</li><li>Vinay Kumar: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2014 (KKR) and 2015 (MI).</li><li>Aditya Tare: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2015 (MI) and 2016 (SRH).</li><li>Abhimanyu Mithun: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2015 (MI) and 2016 (SRH).</li><li>Karn Sharma: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2016 (SRH) and 2017 (MI). He also win in 2018 with CSK.</li><li>Ambati Rayudu: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2017 (MI) and 2018 (CSK).</li><li>Harbhajan Singh: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2017 (MI) and 2018 (CSK).</li><li>Dominic Drakes: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2021 (CSK) and 2022 (GT).</li><li>Sai Kishore: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2021 (CSK) and 2022 (GT).</li><li>Phil Salt: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2024 (KKR) and 2025 (RCB).</li><li>Suyash Sharma: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2024 (KKR) and 2025 (RCB).</li></ul><p>Salt was one of the best batters for RCB in IPL 2025, scoring 403 runs - second only to Virat Kohli's 657 runs. Salt scored these runs at a sensational strike rate of 176 and an average of 33 in 13 matches.</p><p>RCB's title celebration, however, turned melancholic as a stampede broke out Chinnaswamy stadium - RCB's home ground - in Bengaluru on June 4 in which 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 were injured.</p><p>The franchise has announced an ex-gratia of INR 1 million for each victim along with RCB Cares Fund to help the victims of the tragic incident.</p>

Salt became only the second foreign player to win an IPL title with two different team in consecutive years. He had won IPL 2024 with KKR before winning it with RCB in IPL 2025. Overall, Salt is 11th player in the IPL history to win back-to-back titles with two different teams.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Phil Salt created history when he won the IPL 2025 on June 3. He became only the second foreign player to win an IPL title with two different team in consecutive years. He had won IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders. Apart from him, West Indies' Dominic Drake has won the IPL title in 2021 (CSK) and 2022 (GT) but didn't feature in a single game both those seasons. Salt's teammate Suyash Sharma also achieved the same milestone with exact two team - 2024 with KKR and 2025 with RCB. Overall, Salt is 11th player in the IPL history to win back-to-back titles with two different teams. Here's the list of players who have won two consecutive IPL title with different teams: Also Watch - Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy Suryakumar Yadav: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2013 (MI) and 2014 (KKR). Vinay Kumar: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2014 (KKR) and 2015 (MI). Aditya Tare: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2015 (MI) and 2016 (SRH). Abhimanyu Mithun: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2015 (MI) and 2016 (SRH). Karn Sharma: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2016 (SRH) and 2017 (MI). He also win in 2018 with CSK. Ambati Rayudu: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2017 (MI) and 2018 (CSK). Harbhajan Singh: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2017 (MI) and 2018 (CSK). Dominic Drakes: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2021 (CSK) and 2022 (GT). Sai Kishore: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2021 (CSK) and 2022 (GT). Phil Salt: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2024 (KKR) and 2025 (RCB). Suyash Sharma: He won consecutive IPL titles in 2024 (KKR) and 2025 (RCB). Salt was one of the best batters for RCB in IPL 2025, scoring 403 runs - second only to Virat Kohli's 657 runs. Salt scored these runs at a sensational strike rate of 176 and an average of 33 in 13 matches. RCB's title celebration, however, turned melancholic as a stampede broke out Chinnaswamy stadium - RCB's home ground - in Bengaluru on June 4 in which 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 were injured. The franchise has announced an ex-gratia of INR 1 million for each victim along with RCB Cares Fund to help the victims of the tragic incident.

<p>Salt became only the second foreign player to win an IPL title with two different team in consecutive years. He had won IPL 2024 with KKR before winning it with RCB in IPL 2025. Overall, Salt is 11th player in the IPL history to win back-to-back titles with two different teams.</p>

RCB's Phil Salt becomes second foreign player to win consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. First one is from West Indies

<p>India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed deep sorrow over stampede that took place on June 4 in Bengaluru during RCB's maiden IPL title celebration. 11 people lost their lives in the tragic incident and over 30 over injured outside Chinnaswamy stadium - RCB's home ground.</p><p>"I was never a believer that we need to have roadshows. When I was playing, I had the same statement to make, even after winning 2007 [T20 World Cup], that we should not have road shows," Gambhir said on Thursday (June 5) ahead of India's departure for the five-Test tour of England.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/9-out-of-9-hazlewood-continues-final-winning-streak-with-rcbs-maiden-ipl-title-next-stop-wtc-2025-final-vs-south-africa-1749121148090">9 out of 9: Hazlewood continues final winning streak with RCB's maiden IPL title. Next stop - WTC 2025 Final vs South Africa</a></p><p>"I think lives of the people are far more important. I will continue to say that, that even in future, I think we can be a little bit aware of not holding these kind of roadshows, and can probably have it in a closed door, or something like this, in a stadium.</p><p>"It is very tragic what happened yesterday, and my heart goes to the families, the people who've lost their loved ones, and I hope in future, nothing like this can happen, because I think we all are responsible, and we all are responsible citizens, and we should take care of all this.</p><p>"And if we are not ready to hold a roadshow, we shouldn't have done that. As simple as it can get. I know fans do get excited, everyone gets excited, the fan bases get excited, but nothing can compare to what has happened yesterday.</p><p>"Even when I used to play, I didn't believe in roadshows. I don't believe in them today and I won't believe in them in the future as well. Winning is important. Celebration is important. But more important than that is the life of any person. So, if we are not prepared or if we can't handle the crowd in that way, then we might as well not have these roadshows," he added.</p><p>RCB had defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3 in Ahmedabad by six runs to end their title drought dating back from 2008.&nbsp;</p>

11 people lost their lives in the tragic incident and over 30 over injured outside Chinnaswamy stadium - RCB's home ground - during the title celebration.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed deep sorrow over stampede that took place on June 4 in Bengaluru during RCB's maiden IPL title celebration. 11 people lost their lives in the tragic incident and over 30 over injured outside Chinnaswamy stadium - RCB's home ground. "I was never a believer that we need to have roadshows. When I was playing, I had the same statement to make, even after winning 2007 [T20 World Cup], that we should not have road shows," Gambhir said on Thursday (June 5) ahead of India's departure for the five-Test tour of England. Also Read - 9 out of 9: Hazlewood continues final winning streak with RCB's maiden IPL title. Next stop - WTC 2025 Final vs South Africa "I think lives of the people are far more important. I will continue to say that, that even in future, I think we can be a little bit aware of not holding these kind of roadshows, and can probably have it in a closed door, or something like this, in a stadium. "It is very tragic what happened yesterday, and my heart goes to the families, the people who've lost their loved ones, and I hope in future, nothing like this can happen, because I think we all are responsible, and we all are responsible citizens, and we should take care of all this. "And if we are not ready to hold a roadshow, we shouldn't have done that. As simple as it can get. I know fans do get excited, everyone gets excited, the fan bases get excited, but nothing can compare to what has happened yesterday. "Even when I used to play, I didn't believe in roadshows. I don't believe in them today and I won't believe in them in the future as well. Winning is important. Celebration is important. But more important than that is the life of any person. So, if we are not prepared or if we can't handle the crowd in that way, then we might as well not have these roadshows," he added. RCB had defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3 in Ahmedabad by six runs to end their title drought dating back from 2008.

<p>11 people lost their lives in the tragic incident and over 30 over injured outside Chinnaswamy stadium - RCB's home ground - during the title celebration.</p>

'Celebration is important, but...,' India coach Gambhir breaks silence on RCB title celebration stampede

<p>Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) on Thursday (June 5) in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rcb">RCB</a> title trophy celebration stampede case in which 11 people lost their lives, while more than 30 were injured.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It took a day for the Cubbon Park Police to file an FIR in this case. The stakeholders named in the FIR are RCB team, the event organiser DNA Networks, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administrative committee, and others involved in the terrifying incident.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The case has been registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) which includes Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 125(12) (acts endangering life or personal safety of others), Section 142 (unlawful assembly), Section 121 (abetment of an offence), and Section 190 (liability of members of an unlawful assembly for offences committed in pursuit of a common object).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Cubbon Park Police Station Police Inspector, Station House Master, Station House Officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, Cricket Stadium in-charge, Additional Commissioner of Police, Commisioner of Police have been suspended with immediate effect.", says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as reported by news agency ANI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/karnataka-high-court">Karnataka High Court</a> took suo motu cognisance of the matter and directed notice to the State, ordering it to file a detailed status report by Tuesday (June 10). In response to directives of the high court, the State has transferred the case to Crime Investigation Department (CID).&nbsp;</p><p>A Special Investigation Team<strong> </strong>(SIT) will be formed within the CID to ensure robust investigation of the incident.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-we-celebrated-with-you-yesterday-and-we-mourn-with-you-today-rishi-sunak-and-akshata-expresses-solidarity-with-rcb-stampede-victims-1749119122546"><strong>RCB trophy celebration stampede: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murthy express solidarity with fans</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before the stampede, Bengaluru police had reportedly advised the RCB team and State government to avoid holding the celebrations on Wednesday (June 4).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per a Deccan Herald report, senior police officers urged to postpone the ceremony till Sunday (June 8), as the local police would get adequate time for the preparations and planning for the rejoice. However, RCB went ahead as their key overseas player had to fly back home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We tried to discourage the government as well as the RCB franchise from Tuesday night against having any celebrations on Wednesday. We told them it would be ill-advised and recommended holding the event next Sunday when emotions would have cooled down,” an unnamed police officer said to the news outlet, as also carried out by several publications.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) in the RCB title trophy celebration stampede case in which 11 people lost their lives, while more than 30 were injured.

Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) on Thursday (June 5) in the RCB title trophy celebration stampede case in which 11 people lost their lives, while more than 30 were injured. It took a day for the Cubbon Park Police to file an FIR in this case. The stakeholders named in the FIR are RCB team, the event organiser DNA Networks, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administrative committee, and others involved in the terrifying incident. The case has been registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) which includes Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 125(12) (acts endangering life or personal safety of others), Section 142 (unlawful assembly), Section 121 (abetment of an offence), and Section 190 (liability of members of an unlawful assembly for offences committed in pursuit of a common object). "Cubbon Park Police Station Police Inspector, Station House Master, Station House Officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, Cricket Stadium in-charge, Additional Commissioner of Police, Commisioner of Police have been suspended with immediate effect.", says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as reported by news agency ANI. Earlier, the Karnataka High Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter and directed notice to the State, ordering it to file a detailed status report by Tuesday (June 10). In response to directives of the high court, the State has transferred the case to Crime Investigation Department (CID). A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will be formed within the CID to ensure robust investigation of the incident. Also Read | RCB trophy celebration stampede: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murthy express solidarity with fans Before the stampede, Bengaluru police had reportedly advised the RCB team and State government to avoid holding the celebrations on Wednesday (June 4). As per a Deccan Herald report, senior police officers urged to postpone the ceremony till Sunday (June 8), as the local police would get adequate time for the preparations and planning for the rejoice. However, RCB went ahead as their key overseas player had to fly back home. “We tried to discourage the government as well as the RCB franchise from Tuesday night against having any celebrations on Wednesday. We told them it would be ill-advised and recommended holding the event next Sunday when emotions would have cooled down,” an unnamed police officer said to the news outlet, as also carried out by several publications.

<p>Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) in the RCB title trophy celebration stampede case in which 11 people lost their lives, while more than 30 were injured.</p>

RCB title celebration stampede | Police name franchise, state cricket cricket association and others in FIR

<p>Just a day after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rcb">Royal Challengers Bengaluru </a>(RCB), secured their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling match on Tuesday (June 3), a disastrous tragedy struck as eleven people reportedly lost their lives in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/stampede-mars-rcbs-ipl-trophy-celebration-in-bengaluru-police-use-mild-force-on-crowd-1749037317372">stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fans had waited 18 years for this moment, only to see the celebration turn disastrous. Many left home to cheer for their favourite franchise, but not everyone returned safely. No one could have imagined such a horrific conclusion to RCB's IPL victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RCB also released an official statement via Instagram, "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.''</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/video-kohlis-wholesome-moment-with-shreyas-iyer-and-his-father-after-winning-maiden-ipl-trophy-1749115318931"><strong>VIDEO: Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, businesswoman Akshata Murthy expressed solidarity with the stampede victims. In a post on the social media platform X, &nbsp;Rishi said, ''Mine and Akshata’s hearts go out to everyone who has lost loved ones or been hurt in the tragic events in Bengaluru. We celebrated with you yesterday and we mourn with you today.''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mine and Akshata’s hearts go out to everyone who has lost loved ones or been hurt in the tragic events in Bengaluru.<br><br>We celebrated with you yesterday and we mourn with you today.</p>&mdash; Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1930295947981951248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Earlier on the eve of final, the MP from Richmond and Northallerton in United Kingdom (UK) was spotted along with his better half at the Narendra Modi stadium. Akshata, being a Bengaluru girl had full support for the 2025 IPL champions. After the thrilling win, Akshata shared a post on Instagram featuring Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She expressed her joy, saying, "To have been in Ahmedabad, witnessing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)&nbsp;make history was something truly special!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RCB made history in Ahmedabad by winning their first-ever IPL trophy. After 18 years of hard work, patience, self-belief, and determination, they finally claimed the silverware. Although they had come close to winning in the 2009, 2011, and 2016 seasons, they were unable to taste the sweetness of victory until now.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, businesswoman Akshata Murthy expressed solidarity with the stampede victims.

Just a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), secured their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling match on Tuesday (June 3), a disastrous tragedy struck as eleven people reportedly lost their lives in a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Fans had waited 18 years for this moment, only to see the celebration turn disastrous. Many left home to cheer for their favourite franchise, but not everyone returned safely. No one could have imagined such a horrific conclusion to RCB's IPL victory. RCB also released an official statement via Instagram, "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.'' Also Read | VIDEO: Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, businesswoman Akshata Murthy expressed solidarity with the stampede victims. In a post on the social media platform X, Rishi said, ''Mine and Akshata’s hearts go out to everyone who has lost loved ones or been hurt in the tragic events in Bengaluru. We celebrated with you yesterday and we mourn with you today.''

<p>Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, businesswoman Akshata Murthy expressed solidarity with the stampede victims.</p>

RCB trophy celebration stampede: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murthy express solidarity with fans

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced a compensation of INR 1 million for each family who lost their loved ones <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/stampede-mars-rcbs-ipl-trophy-celebration-in-bengaluru-police-use-mild-force-on-crowd-1749037317372">during the stampede that occurred during RCB's victory celebration </a>outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bengaluru">Bengaluru</a>. Additionally, they have declared the establishment of the RCB Cares Fund to decisively support fans during this horrifying incident.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They announced this remuneration through the micro-blogging platform X. In a post, RCB said, ''The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced financial support of INR 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased. In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident. Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united&nbsp;in&nbsp;grief.''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘂<br><br>The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial… <a href="https://t.co/C50WID1FEI">pic.twitter.com/C50WID1FEI</a></p>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1930568180197736472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/9-out-of-9-hazlewood-continues-final-winning-streak-with-rcbs-maiden-ipl-title-next-stop-wtc-2025-final-vs-south-africa-1749121148090"><strong>9 out of 9: Hazlewood continues final winning streak with RCB's maiden IPL title. Next stop - WTC 2025 Final vs South Africa</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) previously offered INR 500,000 as ex-gratia to the victim's family, while the Karnataka state government also provided INR 1 million in financial support to the affected families during this tough time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier on Wednesday (June 4), fans thronged on the streets of Bengaluru to celebrate RCB's maiden IPL title win. However, what was intended to be a joyful victory celebration took a tragic turn when a stampede broke out. This incident resulted in the deaths of 11 people and left several others injured.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his grief and condolences to the vicitms of th stampede. RCB players, including Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, and Smriti Mandhana, offered their solace and were deeply shaken by the incident.</p>

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) previously offered INR 500,000 as ex-gratia to the victim's family, while the Karnataka state government also provided INR 1 million in financial support to the affected families during this tough time.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced a compensation of INR 1 million for each family who lost their loved ones during the stampede that occurred during RCB's victory celebration outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Additionally, they have declared the establishment of the RCB Cares Fund to decisively support fans during this horrifying incident. They announced this remuneration through the micro-blogging platform X. In a post, RCB said, ''The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced financial support of INR 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased. In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident. Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united in grief.''

<p>The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) previously offered INR 500,000 as ex-gratia to the victim's family, while the Karnataka state government also provided INR 1 million in financial support to the affected families during this tough time.</p>

RCB announces INR 1 million compensation for stampede victims' families, launches 'RCB Cares' fund

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood has never lost a final match in his career dating back to U19 days and the same continued on June 3 when RCB lifted its maiden IPL trophy. The Bengaluru-based franchise beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3 in IPL 2025 Final and Hazlewood did play a huge part in the campaign - taking 22 wickets to finish third on the most wickets table.</p><p><strong>Also Watch -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/video-kohlis-wholesome-moment-with-shreyas-iyer-and-his-father-after-winning-maiden-ipl-trophy-1749115318931">Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy</a></p><p>Before the IPL 2025 win, Hazlewood has won eight more final across Test, ODI and T20 formats. Here's the list of finals won by Hazlewood:</p><ul><li>2010 U19 World Cup Final for Australia vs Pakistan – Player of the Match with 4/30</li><li>2012 CLT20 Final with Sydney Sixers vs Highveld Lions</li><li>2015 ODI World Cup Final with Australia vs New Zealand</li><li>2020 Big Bash League Final with Sydney Sixers (not part of playing XI)</li><li>2021 IPL Final with CSK vs KKR</li><li>2021 T20 World Cup Final with Australia s New Zealand</li><li>2023 ODI World Cup Final with Australia vs India</li><li>2023 WTC Final with Australia vs India</li><li>2025 IPL Final with RCB vs PBKS</li></ul><p>Hazlewood will next be seen in World Test Championship (WTC) Final for Australia against South Africa in the UK. The WTC Final 2025 starts June 11 and Australia would be hoping to retain their trophy against South Africa. They had won last time by beating India.</p><p>Hazlewood is an integral part of Australia's pace trio which also includes Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Along with spinner Nathan Lyon, the four bowlers make one of the bowling attacks in the world.</p><p>In current WTC cycle of 2023-25 which will culminate with the final, Hazlewood has taken 57 wickets in 13 Tests at an economy of 3.12 and an average of 19.68. He also has taken three five-wicket hauls with a best of 5/31.&nbsp;</p>

Hazlewood will next be seen in World Test Championship (WTC) Final for Australia against South Africa in the UK. The WTC Final 2025 starts June 11 and Australia would be hoping to retain their trophy against South Africa. They had won last time by beating India.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood has never lost a final match in his career dating back to U19 days and the same continued on June 3 when RCB lifted its maiden IPL trophy. The Bengaluru-based franchise beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 3 in IPL 2025 Final and Hazlewood did play a huge part in the campaign - taking 22 wickets to finish third on the most wickets table. Also Watch - Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy Before the IPL 2025 win, Hazlewood has won eight more final across Test, ODI and T20 formats. Here's the list of finals won by Hazlewood: 2010 U19 World Cup Final for Australia vs Pakistan – Player of the Match with 4/30 2012 CLT20 Final with Sydney Sixers vs Highveld Lions 2015 ODI World Cup Final with Australia vs New Zealand 2020 Big Bash League Final with Sydney Sixers (not part of playing XI) 2021 IPL Final with CSK vs KKR 2021 T20 World Cup Final with Australia s New Zealand 2023 ODI World Cup Final with Australia vs India 2023 WTC Final with Australia vs India 2025 IPL Final with RCB vs PBKS Hazlewood will next be seen in World Test Championship (WTC) Final for Australia against South Africa in the UK. The WTC Final 2025 starts June 11 and Australia would be hoping to retain their trophy against South Africa. They had won last time by beating India. Hazlewood is an integral part of Australia's pace trio which also includes Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Along with spinner Nathan Lyon, the four bowlers make one of the bowling attacks in the world. In current WTC cycle of 2023-25 which will culminate with the final, Hazlewood has taken 57 wickets in 13 Tests at an economy of 3.12 and an average of 19.68. He also has taken three five-wicket hauls with a best of 5/31.

<p>Hazlewood will next be seen in World Test Championship (WTC) Final for Australia against South Africa in the UK. The WTC Final 2025 starts June 11 and Australia would be hoping to retain their trophy against South Africa. They had won last time by beating India.</p>

9 out of 9: Hazlewood continues final winning streak with RCB's maiden IPL title. Next stop - WTC 2025 Final vs South Africa

<p>It was a dream come true for Virat Kohli and heartbreak for Shreyas Iyer after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 final on June 3. Kohli was visibly emotional as RCB won the first ever IPL trophy while Iyer felt 'dejected' having lost the match by just six runs.</p><p>After the match, however, Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him. &nbsp;The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully. Have a look at the video below:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartwarming moment of Virat Kohli meeting Shreyas Iyer &amp; taking blessing of his father❤️❤️<a href="https://t.co/q8LNB61ZZo">pic.twitter.com/q8LNB61ZZo</a></p>&mdash; Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajiv1841/status/1930224501674975322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The maiden IPL win for RCB although turned sour when a stampede among fans waiting to celebrate the trophy turned deadly in Bengaluru on June 4. At least 11 people died in the tragic incident which Prime Minister Narendra Modi described a ‘heartrending.’</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/stampede-mars-rcbs-ipl-trophy-celebration-in-bengaluru-police-use-mild-force-on-crowd-1749037317372">11 dead, 33 injured confirms Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as stampede mars RCB's IPL trophy celebration in Bengaluru</a></p><p>“This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,” said Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.</p><p>Karnataka state police used mild force to manage the crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, as reported by news agency PTI but it was too little too less.</p><p>RCB also issued a statement on the incident while Virat Kohli felt at 'loss of words.'</p><p>"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," read an official statement by the franchise.</p><p>"RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families.</p><p>"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," it added.</p>

Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment after winning the maiden IPL trophy with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him.  The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully.

It was a dream come true for Virat Kohli and heartbreak for Shreyas Iyer after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 final on June 3. Kohli was visibly emotional as RCB won the first ever IPL trophy while Iyer felt 'dejected' having lost the match by just six runs. After the match, however, Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him. The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully. Have a look at the video below:

<p>Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment after winning the maiden IPL trophy with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him. &nbsp;The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully.</p>

VIDEO: Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy

<p>England has announced a 14-man squad for the first Test against India starting June 20 in Leeds. The hosts have recalled lanky all-rounder Jamie Overton as Gus Atkinson’s replacement for the series opener, alongside naming batter Jacob Bethell and seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes. Pacer Brydon Carse also returns to the Test side after missing the one-off game against Zimbabwe due to a niggle.</p><h2>England squad for the first Test vs India –<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-2025-final-steve-smith-feels-at-home-in-australia-first-training-session-in-uk-as-pat-cummins-confirms-his-batting-position-south-africa-1749106512588"><strong>WTC 2025 Final: Smith feels at home in first training session in UK as Cummins confirms his batting position</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>While there was no mention of seamer Jofra Archer, who also missed the cut with a thumb injury, Overton’s inclusion raises a few eyebrows. The England all-rounder had played just one Test to date, at the same venue three years ago against New Zealand, hitting 97 and picking a wicket in each inning. Having played just three County matches since the start of last season, Overton comes ahead of Matthew Pott as seam-bowling cover.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While Archer and Atkinson could return in contention from the second game onwards, England will miss the services of ace quicks in Mark Wood and Olly Stone, who are out of the India Tests.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, batter Bethell returned to the Test side having missed England’s previous game against Zimbabwe at the Trent Bridge due to IPL commitments. He, however, played in the three-match ODIs against West Indies, which they won 3-0. His inclusion increases the selection headache for captain Ben Stokes, who now has to find a way to include his best players in the XI for the Leeds Test against India.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While Woakes and Tongue are back from their respective injuries and will feature for England Lions in their second shadow tour game against India-A to prepare for the marquee series, seamer Sam Cook, who made his Test debut against Zimbabwe, also retained his place. He, however, is expected to start as cover for the seniors.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The five-match series begins at Headingley before the action moves on Edgbaston, Lord’s and Old Trafford for the remaining three matches, with The Oval hosting the final game of the series.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, India, who hasn’t won a Test series in the UK since 2007, have asked some of their senior team members to play the second warm-up game in Northampton this week to prepare for the series while the remaining squad members leave for England this Friday (June 6).&nbsp;</p>

Bethell, Woakes named in England squad for first Test against India; hosts recall all-rounder Overton

England has announced a 14-man squad for the first Test against India starting June 20 in Leeds. The hosts have recalled lanky all-rounder Jamie Overton as Gus Atkinson’s replacement for the series opener, alongside naming batter Jacob Bethell and seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes. Pacer Brydon Carse also returns to the Test side after missing the one-off game against Zimbabwe due to a niggle. England squad for the first Test vs India – Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes Also read | WTC 2025 Final: Smith feels at home in first training session in UK as Cummins confirms his batting position While there was no mention of seamer Jofra Archer, who also missed the cut with a thumb injury, Overton’s inclusion raises a few eyebrows. The England all-rounder had played just one Test to date, at the same venue three years ago against New Zealand, hitting 97 and picking a wicket in each inning. Having played just three County matches since the start of last season, Overton comes ahead of Matthew Pott as seam-bowling cover. While Archer and Atkinson could return in contention from the second game onwards, England will miss the services of ace quicks in Mark Wood and Olly Stone, who are out of the India Tests. Meanwhile, batter Bethell returned to the Test side having missed England’s previous game against Zimbabwe at the Trent Bridge due to IPL commitments. He, however, played in the three-match ODIs against West Indies, which they won 3-0. His inclusion increases the selection headache for captain Ben Stokes, who now has to find a way to include his best players in the XI for the Leeds Test against India. While Woakes and Tongue are back from their respective injuries and will feature for England Lions in their second shadow tour game against India-A to prepare for the marquee series, seamer Sam Cook, who made his Test debut against Zimbabwe, also retained his place. He, however, is expected to start as cover for the seniors. The five-match series begins at Headingley before the action moves on Edgbaston, Lord’s and Old Trafford for the remaining three matches, with The Oval hosting the final game of the series. On the other hand, India, who hasn’t won a Test series in the UK since 2007, have asked some of their senior team members to play the second warm-up game in Northampton this week to prepare for the series while the remaining squad members leave for England this Friday (June 6).

<p>Pacer Brydon Carse also returns to the Test side after missing the one-off game against Zimbabwe due to a niggle.</p>

<p>In a shocking new development surrounding the Bengaluru stampede on Wednesday (June 4) that took 11 innocent lives and injured 33 others, the local police claim that the state government and the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) denied their advice against staging the victory parade in the city that later turned into a disaster.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the influx of fans stormed the M Chinnaswamy unannounced, leading to a stampede at the venue, the players and the remaining RCB outfit inside were celebrating the side’s maiden IPL title win, mostly unaware of what was unfolding outside at the gates.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>After the news broke out that people had lost their lives, with several injured trying to enter it to celebrate the team’s win, the whole ceremony was cut short, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and star batter Virat Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the latest development suggests that the police had warned the franchise and even the state government against organising the victory parade at such short notice, reminding everyone of the repercussions, which unfortunately turned out soon after.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Per a Deccan Herald report, senior police officers advised to postpone the ceremony by a week or stage it on Sunday, giving them ample time to prepare and plan for it; however, their request was denied, with the concerned parties claiming that they could not accept that request because all overseas players would travel home by then.&nbsp;</p><p><br>While the game ended late on Tuesday evening in Ahmedabad, all RCB players and support staff were present in Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon for the victory parade.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“We tried to discourage the government as well as the RCB franchise from Tuesday night against having any celebrations on Wednesday. We told them it would be ill-advised and recommended holding the event next Sunday when emotions would have cooled down,” an unnamed police officer said to the news outlet, as also carried out by several publications.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-rcb-victory-parade-stampede-cricket-heroes-virat-kohli-sachin-tendulkar-condemn-tragic-incident-in-bengaluru-1749102186140"><strong>RCB victory parade stampede: Cricket heroes Kohli and Tendulkar condemn tragic incident in Bengaluru</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The unnamed officer also revealed the initial plan to carry out the parade, which was to begin from Vidhana Soudha to Balekundri Circle, then to Cubbon Road, MG Road and Chinnaswamy Stadium, near Queens Circle.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“We told them not to take out any procession but to hold it in one place in an organised manner. Bring the players to the stadium and finish it there,” said the officer.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>However, neither the government nor the franchise paid any heed to their advice.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Their argument was that the players, especially the foreigners, would leave today or tomorrow,” he said. “Naturally, the government would want to take mileage out of it. If the government had refused, that would have led to another kind of chaos.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Besides, what’s worrying was that free tickets were being issued by the KSCA near the stadium gates, with countless fans, in lakhs, gathered trying to push their way through.&nbsp;</p>

Shocking turn in Bengaluru stampede: RCB, government denied police advice against organising victory parade – Report

In a shocking new development surrounding the Bengaluru stampede on Wednesday (June 4) that took 11 innocent lives and injured 33 others, the local police claim that the state government and the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) denied their advice against staging the victory parade in the city that later turned into a disaster. While the influx of fans stormed the M Chinnaswamy unannounced, leading to a stampede at the venue, the players and the remaining RCB outfit inside were celebrating the side’s maiden IPL title win, mostly unaware of what was unfolding outside at the gates. After the news broke out that people had lost their lives, with several injured trying to enter it to celebrate the team’s win, the whole ceremony was cut short, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and star batter Virat Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd. However, the latest development suggests that the police had warned the franchise and even the state government against organising the victory parade at such short notice, reminding everyone of the repercussions, which unfortunately turned out soon after. Per a Deccan Herald report, senior police officers advised to postpone the ceremony by a week or stage it on Sunday, giving them ample time to prepare and plan for it; however, their request was denied, with the concerned parties claiming that they could not accept that request because all overseas players would travel home by then. While the game ended late on Tuesday evening in Ahmedabad, all RCB players and support staff were present in Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon for the victory parade. “We tried to discourage the government as well as the RCB franchise from Tuesday night against having any celebrations on Wednesday. We told them it would be ill-advised and recommended holding the event next Sunday when emotions would have cooled down,” an unnamed police officer said to the news outlet, as also carried out by several publications. Also read | RCB victory parade stampede: Cricket heroes Kohli and Tendulkar condemn tragic incident in Bengaluru The unnamed officer also revealed the initial plan to carry out the parade, which was to begin from Vidhana Soudha to Balekundri Circle, then to Cubbon Road, MG Road and Chinnaswamy Stadium, near Queens Circle. “We told them not to take out any procession but to hold it in one place in an organised manner. Bring the players to the stadium and finish it there,” said the officer. However, neither the government nor the franchise paid any heed to their advice. “Their argument was that the players, especially the foreigners, would leave today or tomorrow,” he said. “Naturally, the government would want to take mileage out of it. If the government had refused, that would have led to another kind of chaos.” Besides, what’s worrying was that free tickets were being issued by the KSCA near the stadium gates, with countless fans, in lakhs, gathered trying to push their way through.

<p>While the game ended late on Tuesday evening in Ahmedabad, all RCB players and support staff were present in Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon for the victory parade.</p>

Shocking turn in Bengaluru stampede: RCB, government dismissed police advice against organising victory parade – Report

<p>Test batting great Steve Smith felt at home in Australia’s first training session in the UK ahead of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa. In Beckenham on Wednesday (June 4), Smith batted for long spells alongside Marnus Labuschagne and openers (Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas), shrugging off travel rustiness and looked in complete control, with his team captain Pat Cummins also confirming his batting position for the summit clash.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Smith loves playing in England, where he averages 55 in 22 Tests, scoring over 2200 runs, with his best being 215. Back to the bay for his second WTC Final scheduled to start on June 11 at Lord’s in London, Smith appeared sharp and crisp in his approach during the team’s first net session. However, not to everyone's surprise, left-arm quick Mitchell Starc impressed among all pacers.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-bcci-has-no-role-to-play-indian-cricket-board-distance-itself-from-rcb-victory-parade-stampede-that-killed-11-pbks-bengaluru-1749097982856"><strong>‘BCCI has no role to play…,’ Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB’s IPL victory parade stampede that killed 11</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>While Smith did not feature in just concluded IPL 2025, Starc spearheaded Delhi Capitals’ pace attack but pulled out after the tournament resumed following a week’s break.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to ICC Digital on the sidelines of the training session, Smith said, “I am excited to be back in the UK (United Kingdom) for another World Test Championship Final. It is great to be here, and I love playing cricket in England. It’s a little bit fresh today, and there is a little bit of wind around, but it’s nice to start our preparation and get a bit of rhythm, hit quite a few balls, and we are looking forward to Lord’s now.”</p><h2>Pat locks Smith’s batting position<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Ahead of the one-off marquee Test between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s, Aussie skipper Cummins declared Smith’s batting position amid talks around shuffling the top order. Though Pat stayed mum on who opens alongside Khawaja for the title game, he confirmed that Smith retains his number four spot in the Test side.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“I can confirm that Smudge will be batting at four. Everyone else, I’m not willing to, but I can confirm Steve Smith will be number four,” Cummins said&nbsp;on The Grade Cricketer&nbsp;on&nbsp;Prime Video Australia, as quoted by the ICC.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Here are the two squads for the WTC Final 2025 –</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>South Africa:</strong> Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Australia:</strong> Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett</p>

WTC 2025 Final: Smith feels at home in first training session in UK as Cummins confirms his batting position

Test batting great Steve Smith felt at home in Australia’s first training session in the UK ahead of the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa. In Beckenham on Wednesday (June 4), Smith batted for long spells alongside Marnus Labuschagne and openers (Usman Khawaja and Sam Konstas), shrugging off travel rustiness and looked in complete control, with his team captain Pat Cummins also confirming his batting position for the summit clash. Smith loves playing in England, where he averages 55 in 22 Tests, scoring over 2200 runs, with his best being 215. Back to the bay for his second WTC Final scheduled to start on June 11 at Lord’s in London, Smith appeared sharp and crisp in his approach during the team’s first net session. However, not to everyone's surprise, left-arm quick Mitchell Starc impressed among all pacers. Also read | ‘BCCI has no role to play…,’ Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB’s IPL victory parade stampede that killed 11 While Smith did not feature in just concluded IPL 2025, Starc spearheaded Delhi Capitals’ pace attack but pulled out after the tournament resumed following a week’s break. Speaking to ICC Digital on the sidelines of the training session, Smith said, “I am excited to be back in the UK (United Kingdom) for another World Test Championship Final. It is great to be here, and I love playing cricket in England. It’s a little bit fresh today, and there is a little bit of wind around, but it’s nice to start our preparation and get a bit of rhythm, hit quite a few balls, and we are looking forward to Lord’s now.” Pat locks Smith’s batting position Ahead of the one-off marquee Test between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s, Aussie skipper Cummins declared Smith’s batting position amid talks around shuffling the top order. Though Pat stayed mum on who opens alongside Khawaja for the title game, he confirmed that Smith retains his number four spot in the Test side. “I can confirm that Smudge will be batting at four. Everyone else, I’m not willing to, but I can confirm Steve Smith will be number four,” Cummins said on The Grade Cricketer on Prime Video Australia, as quoted by the ICC. Here are the two squads for the WTC Final 2025 – South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon and Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett

<p>Smith loves playing in England, where he averages 55 in 22 Tests, scoring over 2200 runs, with his best being 215.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Celebrations turned into tragedy on Wednesday evening (June 4) after a stampede broke out outside of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others. The crowd came in abundance to celebrate their IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden title win. Although those present inside the venue had no idea about what happened outside at that time, upon learning about it, Virat Kohli and even cricket hero Sachin Tendulkar condemned this tragic episode.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The celebrations inside the venue were cut short immediately, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and team hero Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd at the M Chinnaswamy.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-bcci-has-no-role-to-play-indian-cricket-board-distance-itself-from-rcb-victory-parade-stampede-that-killed-11-pbks-bengaluru-1749097982856"><strong>‘BCCI has no role to play…,’ Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB’s IPL victory parade stampede that killed 11</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to his social media handle, Instagram, Kohli posted that he and the franchise are anguished by this unfortunate incident that took 11 innocent lives, further writing that he is at the loss of words and gutted over this episode.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Kohli’s idol and India’s cricketing God, Sachin Tendulkar, also posted on X, saying his heart goes out to the families of the deceased, sending peace and strength to all.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all. 🙏</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all. 🙏</p>&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1930290914418716782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Besides the duo, Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, also expressed grief over the loss of life outside of the cricket stadium in the city, while former RCB great AB de Villiers also took to his social media handles, writing, "My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy stadium today."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, AB was present at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday evening, witnessing what he failed to achieve as a player – his IPL team winning a final and lifting the trophy. After RCB narrowly beat Punjab Kings by just six runs in the summit clash, AB got emotional and celebrated this massive victory with Virat and other RCB team members, displaying his love for the franchise.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Though RCB made headlines by ending their 18-year drought for an IPL trophy, mismanagement in staging this massive celebration outside of the cricket ground in Bengaluru turned it into a horrific tragedy. The influx of fans and the lack of control led to this episode.</p>

RCB victory parade stampede Cricket heroes Kohli and Tendulkar condemn tragic incident in Bengaluru

Celebrations turned into tragedy on Wednesday evening (June 4) after a stampede broke out outside of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others. The crowd came in abundance to celebrate their IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden title win. Although those present inside the venue had no idea about what happened outside at that time, upon learning about it, Virat Kohli and even cricket hero Sachin Tendulkar condemned this tragic episode. The celebrations inside the venue were cut short immediately, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and team hero Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd at the M Chinnaswamy. Also read | ‘BCCI has no role to play…,’ Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB’s IPL victory parade stampede that killed 11 Taking to his social media handle, Instagram, Kohli posted that he and the franchise are anguished by this unfortunate incident that took 11 innocent lives, further writing that he is at the loss of words and gutted over this episode.

<p>The celebrations inside the venue were cut short immediately, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and team hero Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd at the M Chinnaswamy.&nbsp;</p>

RCB victory parade stampede: Cricket heroes Kohli and Tendulkar condemn tragic incident in Bengaluru

<p>During RCB’s IPL 2025 victory parade at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4), a stampede broke out, killing 11 and injuring 33, with the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia saying the Indian Cricket Board has no role to play in what an IPL franchise does at their home venue once the season and all presentations are over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Without blaming anyone for this unfortunate incident that clouded RCB’s IPL victory parade, the BCCI officials distanced themselves from it, adding state government and local administration should take note of the episode that unfolded.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-triggered-rcb-victory-parade-stampede-karnataka-cm-reveals-the-reasons-behind-deadly-tragedy-that-killed-11-injured-33-1749060254527"><strong>What triggered RCB victory parade stampede? Karnataka CM reveals the reasons behind deadly tragedy that killed 11, injured 33</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>In a chat with the Indian Express, Saikia said the franchise never informed BCCI or took their permission to stage any such ceremony after their maiden IPL win on Tuesday night in Ahmedabad, adding that BCCI had no idea as to who was organising the victory parade and the celebrations in the city. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Once the IPL final is over and after the presentation, BCCI has no role to play on what the franchise and the team go and do on their home ground,” BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said in a chat with The Indian Express. “(RCB) didn’t have to inform us or take our permission, and the BCCI doesn’t have to monitor them either.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“We had no knowledge of any victory parade or celebrations planned in Bengaluru. We had no idea who organised it and how so many fans came there.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“The RCB management also had no idea what was happening outside because they were inside the stadium. As soon as we got to know, we spoke to RCB officials, and they informed us that they were winding up the celebrations. I am sure the state government and local administration would also take note of this event,” Dhumal continued.</p><h2>‘Proper planning must be there’&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Unlike how Mumbai successfully staged Team India’s victory parade following their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, with a sea of fans covering Men in Blue’s open bus parade, Bengaluru’s local administration failed to plan things, leading to this disaster that killed nearly a dozen people.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Underlining the importance of proper planning needed before staging such ceremonies, Saikia said, “While organising this kind of event, they should properly coordinate with local law enforcement authorities so that nothing untoward happens.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, after this episode unfolded, the concerned IPL franchise, RCB, released a public statement condemning the loss of innocent fans who came to the venue to celebrate their team’s maiden IPL victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us. RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extends our heartfelt condolences to the affected families,” the franchise said in a statement. “Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our programme and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration.”</p>

BCCI has no role to play Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB IPL victory parade that killed 11

During RCB’s IPL 2025 victory parade at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4), a stampede broke out, killing 11 and injuring 33, with the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia saying the Indian Cricket Board has no role to play in what an IPL franchise does at their home venue once the season and all presentations are over. Without blaming anyone for this unfortunate incident that clouded RCB’s IPL victory parade, the BCCI officials distanced themselves from it, adding state government and local administration should take note of the episode that unfolded. Also read | What triggered RCB victory parade stampede? Karnataka CM reveals the reasons behind deadly tragedy that killed 11, injured 33 In a chat with the Indian Express, Saikia said the franchise never informed BCCI or took their permission to stage any such ceremony after their maiden IPL win on Tuesday night in Ahmedabad, adding that BCCI had no idea as to who was organising the victory parade and the celebrations in the city. “Once the IPL final is over and after the presentation, BCCI has no role to play on what the franchise and the team go and do on their home ground,” BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said in a chat with The Indian Express. “(RCB) didn’t have to inform us or take our permission, and the BCCI doesn’t have to monitor them either.” “We had no knowledge of any victory parade or celebrations planned in Bengaluru. We had no idea who organised it and how so many fans came there. “The RCB management also had no idea what was happening outside because they were inside the stadium. As soon as we got to know, we spoke to RCB officials, and they informed us that they were winding up the celebrations. I am sure the state government and local administration would also take note of this event,” Dhumal continued. ‘Proper planning must be there’ Unlike how Mumbai successfully staged Team India’s victory parade following their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, with a sea of fans covering Men in Blue’s open bus parade, Bengaluru’s local administration failed to plan things, leading to this disaster that killed nearly a dozen people. Underlining the importance of proper planning needed before staging such ceremonies, Saikia said, “While organising this kind of event, they should properly coordinate with local law enforcement authorities so that nothing untoward happens.” Meanwhile, after this episode unfolded, the concerned IPL franchise, RCB, released a public statement condemning the loss of innocent fans who came to the venue to celebrate their team’s maiden IPL victory. “The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us. RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extends our heartfelt condolences to the affected families,” the franchise said in a statement. “Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our programme and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration.”

<p>The BCCI officials distanced themselves from the stampede episode that killed 11 people, adding state government and local administration should take note of the episode that unfolded.</p>

‘BCCI has no role to play…,’ Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB’s IPL victory parade stampede that killed 11

<p>The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) issued a statement on the tragic stampede during their maiden IPL trophy celebration which left at least 11 people dead and 33 injured. The incident took place in late afternoon on Wednesday (June 4) as fans gathered in large numbers to celebrate the title win outside RCB's home ground - Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.</p><p>"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," read an official statement by the franchise.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rcb-ipl-trophy-celebration-stampede-no-crowd-control-measures-bjp-karnataka-unit-slams-congress-government-1749042200209">'No crowd control measures': BJP Karnataka unit slams Congress government over RCB IPL trophy celebration stampede</a></p><p>"RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families.</p><p>"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," it added.</p><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reacted to the tragic incident and wrote: “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.”</p><p>RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse.</p><p>Karnataka state police used mild force to manage the crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, as reported by news agency PTI.</p>

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) issued a statement on the tragic stampede during their maiden IPL trophy celebration which left at least 11 people dead and 33 injured. The incident took place in late afternoon on Wednesday (June 4) as fans gathered in large numbers to celebrate the title win outside RCB's home ground - Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. "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," read an official statement by the franchise. Also Read - 'No crowd control measures': BJP Karnataka unit slams Congress government over RCB IPL trophy celebration stampede "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," it added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reacted to the tragic incident and wrote: “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.” RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse. Karnataka state police used mild force to manage the crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, as reported by news agency PTI.

<p>The incident took place in late afternoon on Wednesday (June 4) as fans gathered in large numbers to celebrate the title win outside RCB's home ground - Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.</p>

RCB victory parade stampede | IPL 2025 winner issues first statement after tragic stampede kills 11

<p>The title celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL trophy took a melancholic turn as a stampede took place outside Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4) evening. As per the information by WION's correspondent Siddhant casualties are feared in the stampede and 11 people are dead while 33 are injured, confirmed Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,” added the CM.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reacted to the tragic incident and wrote: “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.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A girl child was also reported to be fainted as the chaos took over joy. The injured are being treated at Bowring hospital and Vydehi Superspeciality Hospital on Vittal Mallya Road.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rcb-ipl-trophy-celebration-stampede-no-crowd-control-measures-bjp-karnataka-unit-slams-congress-government-1749042200209">'No crowd control measures': BJP Karnataka unit slams Congress government over RCB IPL trophy celebration stampede</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to reports, there are six deceased victims at Bowring hospital, four at Vydehi and one at Vikram Manipal. &nbsp;Have a look at the video which shows the situation outside the stadium:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A car was damaged after fans climbed over it outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru <br><br> A large number of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalChallengersBengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalChallengersBengaluru</a> fans have turned up here to catch a glimpse of their champion team. <br><br>(Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/01gA9MLDoo">pic.twitter.com/01gA9MLDoo</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1930241497959674311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Karnataka deputy chief minister apologised to the people of Bengaluru and said: “I think this is not a controllable crowd. I apologise to all the people of Bengaluru and Karnataka, we wanted to take a procession, but the crowd is uncontrollable.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As a precautionary measure, the city metro has suspended operation at Cubbon park and Vidhana soudha.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karnataka state police used mild force to manage the crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, as reported by news agency PTI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The state cricket association had organised a felicitation ceremony of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at around 5 PM at the Chinnswamy stadium following their meeting with the state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.</p>

RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse.

The title celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL trophy took a melancholic turn as a stampede took place outside Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4) evening. As per the information by WION's correspondent Siddhant casualties are feared in the stampede and 11 people are dead while 33 are injured, confirmed Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. “This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,” added the CM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reacted to the tragic incident and wrote: “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.” A girl child was also reported to be fainted as the chaos took over joy. The injured are being treated at Bowring hospital and Vydehi Superspeciality Hospital on Vittal Mallya Road. Also Read - 'No crowd control measures': BJP Karnataka unit slams Congress government over RCB IPL trophy celebration stampede According to reports, there are six deceased victims at Bowring hospital, four at Vydehi and one at Vikram Manipal. Have a look at the video which shows the situation outside the stadium:

<p>RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse.</p>

11 dead, 33 injured confirms Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as stampede mars RCB's IPL trophy celebration in Bengaluru

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally managed to win an IPL trophy - first time in 18 years - and coach Andy Flower was full of praise for their new skipper Rajat Patidar. RCB had named Patidar their skipper following the IPL 2025 mega auction following Faf du Plessis' departure from the side.</p><p>"One of the most impressive things about what Rajat has done this year is, as an inexperienced captain, that he hasn't been affected by it," Flower said after the win.</p><p>"I don't think it has affected his batting because I've watched him really closely as a character, and he is still the lovely, gentle, polite Rajat Patidar that we knew last year. He hasn't changed at all in that regard," he added.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-does-ee-sala-cup-namdu-mean-know-why-it-matters-to-ipl-2025-champions-rcb-1749022591122">What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB</a></p><p>"Captaining RCB is a really tricky job. If I cast my mind back to how poorly I captained when I was his age, I've got tremendous respect for how he's held himself with all that scrutiny, and captained some big players. You can't underestimate the calmness he showed in leading some really big players, a really big franchise, making good decisions out there in the middle under the pressure that RCB players play under. So I've got tons of respect for him. I'm really proud of the way that he's carried himself, and he's been crucial to us doing well."</p><p>Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament.</p><p>Reflecting on the win, Patidar said: "It is really special for me, special for Virat Kohli and all the fans who have supported us for years. So I think they all deserve it. After Qualifier 1, we thought we could do this. I think 190 was a good score on this track because it was a bit slow. The way our bowlers executed their plans, that was tremendous to watch."</p>

Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally managed to win an IPL trophy - first time in 18 years - and coach Andy Flower was full of praise for their new skipper Rajat Patidar. RCB had named Patidar their skipper following the IPL 2025 mega auction following Faf du Plessis' departure from the side. "One of the most impressive things about what Rajat has done this year is, as an inexperienced captain, that he hasn't been affected by it," Flower said after the win. "I don't think it has affected his batting because I've watched him really closely as a character, and he is still the lovely, gentle, polite Rajat Patidar that we knew last year. He hasn't changed at all in that regard," he added. Also Read - What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB "Captaining RCB is a really tricky job. If I cast my mind back to how poorly I captained when I was his age, I've got tremendous respect for how he's held himself with all that scrutiny, and captained some big players. You can't underestimate the calmness he showed in leading some really big players, a really big franchise, making good decisions out there in the middle under the pressure that RCB players play under. So I've got tons of respect for him. I'm really proud of the way that he's carried himself, and he's been crucial to us doing well." Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament. Reflecting on the win, Patidar said: "It is really special for me, special for Virat Kohli and all the fans who have supported us for years. So I think they all deserve it. After Qualifier 1, we thought we could do this. I think 190 was a good score on this track because it was a bit slow. The way our bowlers executed their plans, that was tremendous to watch."

<p>Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament.</p>

RCB coach Flower praises THIS player after maiden title win. Hint: It's NOT Virat Kohli

<p>After 18 years of patience and heartbreaks, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rcb">Royal Challengers Bengaluru </a>(RCB) finally lifted their maiden <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL</a> trophy and now the fans are awaiting for a grand celebration. The victory parade which was scheduled earlier, has been cancelled.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post on X, the Bengaluru Traffic police said, “Due to felicitation function of RCB team at Chinnaswamy stadium from 5 PM to 6 PM. Public are advised to avoid roads surrounding Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy stadium from 3 PM to 8 PM. There will be no victory parade. Due to limited parking, public are advised to use Metro and other public transport.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RCB players are scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru Wednesday afternoon (June 4).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-does-ee-sala-cup-namdu-mean-know-why-it-matters-to-ipl-2025-champions-rcb-1749022591122"><strong>What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first event will be a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha (State Assembly house) between 4:00 and 5:00 PM IST.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shortly after the visit, the fan celebration event will begin at the Chinnaswamy Stadium from 6:00 PM onwards, where the players will join thousands of supporters for a night of music, lights, and joy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Full Schedule of RCB&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Arrival at Bengaluru (HAL Airport): 1:30 PM</li><li>CM Visit (Vidhana Soudha): 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM</li><li>Fan Celebration (Chinnaswamy Stadium): From 6:00 PM</li></ol>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/H1i1zIPH31">pic.twitter.com/H1i1zIPH31</a></p>&mdash; ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice (@blrcitytraffic) <a href="https://twitter.com/blrcitytraffic/status/1930167338042831321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Where to watch Victory Parade on TV and mobile?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fans can catch the entire celebration live on Star Sports Network or stream it on JioHotstar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Virat Kohli, who waited 18 years for this moment, led with the bat this season with 657 runs. His emotional reaction after the win shows what this title means to RCB and their fans.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chinnaswamy stadium will echo in joy where every RCB fan will witness the grand moment that had a long 18 year wait.</p>

The first event will be a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister at Vidhana Soudha between 4:00 and 5:00 PM IST.

After 18 years of patience and heartbreaks, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden IPL trophy and now the fans are awaiting for a grand celebration. The victory parade which was scheduled earlier, has been cancelled. In a post on X, the Bengaluru Traffic police said, “Due to felicitation function of RCB team at Chinnaswamy stadium from 5 PM to 6 PM. Public are advised to avoid roads surrounding Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy stadium from 3 PM to 8 PM. There will be no victory parade. Due to limited parking, public are advised to use Metro and other public transport.” RCB players are scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru Wednesday afternoon (June 4). Also Read | What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB The first event will be a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha (State Assembly house) between 4:00 and 5:00 PM IST. Shortly after the visit, the fan celebration event will begin at the Chinnaswamy Stadium from 6:00 PM onwards, where the players will join thousands of supporters for a night of music, lights, and joy. Full Schedule of RCB Arrival at Bengaluru (HAL Airport): 1:30 PM CM Visit (Vidhana Soudha): 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Fan Celebration (Chinnaswamy Stadium): From 6:00 PM

<p>The first event will be a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister at Vidhana Soudha between 4:00 and 5:00 PM IST.</p>

RCB IPL title win celebration in Bengaluru today: Victory parade cancelled, know the complete itinerary

<p>While everyone was busy celebrating RCB's win, it was a heartbreaking moment for Punjab Kings, their fans, and co-owner, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Following the nail-biting finale on June 3, Rajat Patidar-led RCB won the match after defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.</p><h2>Preity Zinta breaks down after PBKS' loss in IPL 2025</h2><p>After playing exceptionally well throughout the season, Punjab Kings reached the finals. Unfortunately, victory was not on their side.<br><br>While RCB fans were busy celebrating the moment, on the Punjab Kings' side, everyone looked visibly emotional, especially Zinta.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In several videos and pictures going viral across social media, the actress looked &nbsp;upset as she walked across the field, consoling the players after the heartbreaking loss.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Dressed in a white kurta with red salwar and a patchwork dupatta, the actress' emotions were quite evident on her face. Throughout the season, she had been a rock for her team, enthusiastically supporting the players from the stands.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the clips went viral, netizens came together to hail Zinta.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Commenting on Zinta's video, one user wrote, ''#PreityZinta - A Gem for #PunjabKings. Tough luck again this time!''<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Another wrote,''#PreityZinta has tears in her eyes, as expected. She's heartbroken again. I saw similar visuals in 2014.💔''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PreityZinta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PreityZinta</a>&#39;s tears tell everything that she too has been craving for the IPL trophy for 18 years 😞😞<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCBvsPBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCBvsPBKS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLFinals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PunjabKings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PunjabKings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShashankSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShashankSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli𓃵</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShreyasIyer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShreyasIyer</a> <a href="https://t.co/m1IMdgFkwJ">pic.twitter.com/m1IMdgFkwJ</a></p>&mdash; Rahul Gupta (@RahulGu04197245) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGu04197245/status/1930180205269622829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Third user wrote,''These tears of #PreityZinta, #ShashankSingh and #ShreyasIyer show how much pain they are in.''</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/MkN3EaHcV0">pic.twitter.com/MkN3EaHcV0</a><br><br>Awww next year pakka <a href="https://twitter.com/realpreityzinta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realpreityzinta</a> 🏆 <br><br>Just feeling bad for Preity Zinta 🥹<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKSvsRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKSvsRCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/preityzinta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#preityzinta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RajatPatidar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RajatPatidar</a></p>&mdash; SatyavadiLadki (@SatyavadiLadki) <a href="https://twitter.com/SatyavadiLadki/status/1929980605951029279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Punjab Kings have never won a trophy in IPL history, and this was only their second time reaching the finals. They last made it to an IPL final in 2014, when they lost the trophy to Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.</p>

Preity Zinta emotional after PBKS' IPL 2025 loss, netizens hail her as 'soul of Punjab Kings'


While everyone was busy celebrating RCB's win, it was a heartbreaking moment for Punjab Kings, their fans, and co-owner, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta. Following the nail-biting finale on June 3, Rajat Patidar-led RCB won the match after defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. Preity Zinta breaks down after PBKS' loss in IPL 2025 After playing exceptionally well throughout the season, Punjab Kings reached the finals. Unfortunately, victory was not on their side. While RCB fans were busy celebrating the moment, on the Punjab Kings' side, everyone looked visibly emotional, especially Zinta. In several videos and pictures going viral across social media, the actress looked upset as she walked across the field, consoling the players after the heartbreaking loss. Dressed in a white kurta with red salwar and a patchwork dupatta, the actress' emotions were quite evident on her face. Throughout the season, she had been a rock for her team, enthusiastically supporting the players from the stands. Soon after the clips went viral, netizens came together to hail Zinta. Commenting on Zinta's video, one user wrote, ''#PreityZinta - A Gem for #PunjabKings. Tough luck again this time!'' Another wrote,''#PreityZinta has tears in her eyes, as expected. She's heartbroken again. I saw similar visuals in 2014.💔''

<p>While RCB fans were busy celebrating the moment, on the Punjab Kings' side, everyone looked visibly emotional, especially Preity Zinta.</p>

Preity Zinta emotional after PBKS' IPL 2025 loss, netizens hail her as 'soul of Punjab Kings'

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally ended their 18-year-long trophy drought by<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rcb-beat-pbks-by-6-runs-in-final-to-win-first-ipl-title-in-18-years-1748972749650"> defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thriller by six runs</a> on Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad. The Rajat Patidar-led side finally touched the glory after nearly missing out in 2009, 2011 and 2016 seasons.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RCB fans were heard chanting this slogan after RCB's maiden IPL triumph. Social media was flooded with this Kannada slogan. At the post-match presentation, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar said, "He has a message for RCB fans. Ee Sala Cup Namdu’'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-name-squad-for-west-indies-t20i-series-starting-july-21-mitchell-marsh-to-lead-key-stars-to-miss-out-1749019266718"><strong>Australia name Marsh-led squad for West Indies T20I series starting July 2, three BIG players miss out</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What does Ee Sala Cup Namdu mean?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The phrase ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ comes from Kannada, the main language spoken in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. In English, it means “This year, the cup is ours.” It’s an upgrade from the earlier version, ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’, which meant “This year, the cup will be ours.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the years RCB fans were trolled for Ee Sala Cup Namde. RCB had come always so close to the silverware but they were always yet so far. To raise the confidence of the team in IPL 2018, an unofficial slogan was launched by local Kannada-speaking fans of RCB.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This slogan was “Ee Sala Cup Namde” which “this year cup the cup is ours” was coined to push RCB for their maiden IPL title.</p>

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<p><strong>RCB lifts their maiden IPL title</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After 17 years of failure, hard work and consistent determination RCB finally were crowned the IPL champions. At the tricky surface in Ahmedabad, RCB posted an under-par score of 190/9. However, RCB bowlers, especially Krunal Pandya turned the game in RCB's favour after delivering a phenomenal spell of 2/17. Shashank Singh was the lone warrior for Punjab Kings (PBKS) scoring an unbeaten 61 off 30 deliveries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally ended their 18-year-long trophy drought by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thriller by six runs on Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad. The Rajat Patidar-led side finally touched the glory after nearly missing out in 2009, 2011 and 2016 seasons. After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'. RCB fans were heard chanting this slogan after RCB's maiden IPL triumph. Social media was flooded with this Kannada slogan. At the post-match presentation, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar said, "He has a message for RCB fans. Ee Sala Cup Namdu’'. Also Read | Australia name Marsh-led squad for West Indies T20I series starting July 2, three BIG players miss out What does Ee Sala Cup Namdu mean? The phrase ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ comes from Kannada, the main language spoken in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. In English, it means “This year, the cup is ours.” It’s an upgrade from the earlier version, ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’, which meant “This year, the cup will be ours.” Over the years RCB fans were trolled for Ee Sala Cup Namde. RCB had come always so close to the silverware but they were always yet so far. To raise the confidence of the team in IPL 2018, an unofficial slogan was launched by local Kannada-speaking fans of RCB. This slogan was “Ee Sala Cup Namde” which “this year cup the cup is ours” was coined to push RCB for their maiden IPL title.

<p>After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'.</p>

What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB

<p>Virat Kohli finally managed to get his hands on IPL trophy after 18 long years as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2025 season final on Tuesday (June 3). RCB had posted a below par 190 but PBKS fumbled in the chase during the middle over and lost the title showdown by just six runs.</p><p>Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram and here's what he wrote:.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-this-moment-is-right-up-there-but-five-levels-below-test-cricket-kohli-after-winning-ipl-1748977437514">IPL 2025: Virat Kohli reflects after lifting maiden title as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs in final</a></p><p>"This team made the dream possible , a season I’ll never ever forget. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of RCB who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it’s been absolutely worth the wait."</p><p>Kohli is the only person to have played for the same franchise since the inception of the league in 2008 but hadn't won it before June 3.</p><p>The batter, who is no longer the skipper of the side, did play his part with the bat and ended up as RCB's highest scorer of the season including the final. Kohli's 657 runs are the third most in IPL 2025 behind MI's Suryakumar Yadav (717) and GT's Sai Sudharsan (759). In the final, Kohli top scored with 43 for Bengaluru.</p><p>This was RCB's fourth IPL final and first in nine years. As for Punjab, they have only been in the final twice including this one and have lost on both occasions.&nbsp;</p>

Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram.

Virat Kohli finally managed to get his hands on IPL trophy after 18 long years as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2025 season final on Tuesday (June 3). RCB had posted a below par 190 but PBKS fumbled in the chase during the middle over and lost the title showdown by just six runs. Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram and here's what he wrote:. Also Read - IPL 2025: Virat Kohli reflects after lifting maiden title as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs in final "This team made the dream possible , a season I’ll never ever forget. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of RCB who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it’s been absolutely worth the wait." Kohli is the only person to have played for the same franchise since the inception of the league in 2008 but hadn't won it before June 3. The batter, who is no longer the skipper of the side, did play his part with the bat and ended up as RCB's highest scorer of the season including the final. Kohli's 657 runs are the third most in IPL 2025 behind MI's Suryakumar Yadav (717) and GT's Sai Sudharsan (759). In the final, Kohli top scored with 43 for Bengaluru. This was RCB's fourth IPL final and first in nine years. As for Punjab, they have only been in the final twice including this one and have lost on both occasions.

<p>Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram.</p>

'For all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment': Kohli's emotional post after winning maiden IPL title melts down internet

<p>What a night it was! Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their maiden IPL title after a long wait of 18 years. &nbsp;On Tuesday (June 3), Indian star Virat Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy with his entire team, and it was a moment that the Indian cricketer and the fans of the IPL team had waited for more than a decade.<br><br>After a thrilling match, RCB defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.<br><br><strong>RCB win IPL 2025: Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win</strong><br><br>Since the Rajat Patidar-led RCB has clinched the trophy, celebrations are going on across the country with fans going gaga. Many Indian celebrities, including &nbsp;Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Ajay Devgn, and Kartik Aaryan, have also reacted to the big win. Check some of the reactions below:<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Vicky Kaushal shared a photo of Virat and the entire team celebrating their win. Sharing the pictures on his Instagram stories, he wrote, “To the man who's given everything to the sport... this was long due! Virat Kohli.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Screengrab of Vicky Kaushal's Instagram

<p>Ranveer Singh shared a photo of Kohli's emotional moment from yesterday's match. Singh called Kohli a “one club player” along with a crown emoji.</p>

Screengrab of Ranveer Singh's Instagram story

<p>Sharing a picture of RCB players from yesterday's match, Allu Arjun wrote, “THE WAIT IS OVER. ‘Ee sala cup namde!' At last! We've been waiting for this day for 18 years. A big, big congratulations to RCB!”<br><br>The Pushpa actor also shared a video of his son Ayaan, who was overjoyed after RCB's win.</p>

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<p>Rashmika Mandanna also shared a photo of an RCB player on her Instagram story and wrote, ''It smells like victory in here'' followed by a red heart emoji.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Kartik Aaryan also shared a video of Kohli on Instagram stories and wrote, “Finally Jersey No 18, after 18 years. Congratulations GOAT Virat Kohli.”<br>&nbsp;</p>

Screengrab of Kartik Aryan's Instagram stories

<p>Actor Sunil Shetty shared a heartfelt video of Virat and Anushka after RCB won the match. The celebrity couple marked the win with a tight hug and sweet kisses. Sharing the clip, Shetty wrote, ''18 years. Countless runs. Infinite belief. And… destiny finally wore Red. VIRAT KOHLI — the man who gave IPL its fiercest roar — finally lifts the trophy he’s chased with heart, fire and soul. This isn’t just a win. It’s a love story sealed with glory.''</p>

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Virat Kohli, the GOAT! Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, and other stars celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory

What a night it was! Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their maiden IPL title after a long wait of 18 years. On Tuesday (June 3), Indian star Virat Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy with his entire team, and it was a moment that the Indian cricketer and the fans of the IPL team had waited for more than a decade. After a thrilling match, RCB defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India. RCB win IPL 2025: Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win Since the Rajat Patidar-led RCB has clinched the trophy, celebrations are going on across the country with fans going gaga. Many Indian celebrities, including Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Ajay Devgn, and Kartik Aaryan, have also reacted to the big win. Check some of the reactions below: Vicky Kaushal shared a photo of Virat and the entire team celebrating their win. Sharing the pictures on his Instagram stories, he wrote, “To the man who's given everything to the sport... this was long due! Virat Kohli.”

<p>Since the Rajat Patidar-led RCB has clinched the trophy, celebrations are going on across the country with fans going gaga. Many Indian celebrities, including &nbsp;Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Ajay Devgn, and Kartik Aaryan, have also reacted to the big win</p>

<p>Australia have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/t20i">T20I </a>series against West Indies, scheduled to begin on Monday (July 21), in the Caribbean islands. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-marsh">Mitchell Marsh</a>, who recently starred for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, returns to lead the side.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The squad sees the return of Josh Hazlewood, who played a crucial role in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rcb-beat-pbks-by-6-runs-in-final-to-win-first-ipl-title-in-18-years-1748972749650">Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL title win</a>. Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly also make comebacks after recovering from injuries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Notably, IPL performers such as Marcus Stoinis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Xavier Bartlett have been left out of the squad. Regular campaigners Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Travis Head will skip the T20Is to return home after the Test series in West Indies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Two fresh names have earned maiden call-ups: Mitchell Owen and left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann. Kuhnemann could be a valuable option on the slower pitches of Jamaica and St. Kitt’s.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SQUAD ✈️🌴<br><br>Mitchell Marsh will lead a squad of 16 for the T20I component of our national men&#39;s team&#39;s upcoming tour of the West Indies. <a href="https://t.co/liw6KlvtUU">pic.twitter.com/liw6KlvtUU</a></p>&mdash; Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricketAus/status/1930128099901092220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“We have a busy T20 schedule coming up through this series, followed by three against South Africa and New Zealand and five matches against India at home as we continue to refine and build a squad we think will be the right fit for the World Cup on the subcontinent," George Bailey, chief selector of Australia was quoted saying.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-wait-is-over-king-kohli-legacy-sealed-rcb-champions-ipl-2025-1749019103870"><strong>The wait is over. King Kohli's legacy, sealed. RCB: Champions, IPL 2025</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Australia’s core for the series includes experienced campaigners like Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, Tim David, and Josh Inglis. Fast bowling depth comes in the form of Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Aaron Hardie, and Spencer Johnson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series, which will commence on Monday (July 21), is seen as a key step in preparing for the T20I World Cup next year. With senior players resting, this is a golden opportunity for young guns to make a strong statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Australia’s T20I squad for the West Indies series:</strong></p><p>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa</p>

Two fresh names have earned maiden call-ups: Mitchell Owen and left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann. Kuhnemann could be a valuable option on the slower pitches of Jamaica and St. Kitt’s.

Australia have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies, scheduled to begin on Monday (July 21), in the Caribbean islands. Mitchell Marsh, who recently starred for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, returns to lead the side. The squad sees the return of Josh Hazlewood, who played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL title win. Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly also make comebacks after recovering from injuries. Notably, IPL performers such as Marcus Stoinis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Xavier Bartlett have been left out of the squad. Regular campaigners Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Travis Head will skip the T20Is to return home after the Test series in West Indies. Two fresh names have earned maiden call-ups: Mitchell Owen and left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann. Kuhnemann could be a valuable option on the slower pitches of Jamaica and St. Kitt’s.

<p>Two fresh names have earned maiden call-ups: Mitchell Owen and left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann. Kuhnemann could be a valuable option on the slower pitches of Jamaica and St. Kitt’s.</p>

Australia name Marsh-led squad for West Indies T20I series starting July 2, three BIG players miss out

<p>In a tournament built on drama and dreams, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 delivered its most emotional finale yet. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lifted the coveted trophy. After 18 seasons of heartbreak, near-glory, and undying hope, the wait ended and at the centre of it all was Virat Kohli, the man who has poured his soul, sweat, and spirit into the red and gold.</p><p>Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more. Tuesday night delivered a beautiful victory for all the King's fans. For 18 seasons, the IPL trophy evaded Virat Kohli. It has dodged his determination, outlasted his passion, and refused to bend to his will.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-we-have-to-be-here-and-win-the-trophy-next-year-says-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-1748979897617">IPL 2025 | ‘We have to be here and win the trophy next year’, says PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer</a></p><p>RCB, long defined by flair without finish, found balance and brilliance this season. They finally became more than a collection of stars. The RCB innings started with Kohli playing cautiously, a very unlike Kohli, the murmurs grew louder in drawing rooms and even the commentators questioned Kohli's tactics. But in the end Kohli's 43 of 35 balls proved to be the right approach to lay the foundation of RCB's total.</p><p>With 190 to chase Punjab Kings had a brisk start. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave the Kings a good start. Next came Josh Inglis who set the Ahmedabad stadium on fire with four sixes. But Krunal Pandya produced another beauty to claim Inglish after Singh. All eyes were set on the PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, but he lasted only two balls. &nbsp;After that, the match went RCB's way. It was the raw courage of Shashank Singh who tried to defy the inevitable, he struck six sixes in his scintillating innings of 61 runs of only 30 balls. Punjab came just six runs short but walked away with pride.</p><p>RCB fans, who waited with aching hearts and painted faces for nearly two decades, could hardly breathe. The agony of 2016, the collapses, the eliminations all haunted this night. But as the final over arrived, all that stood between RCB and destiny was Punjab’s fearless fight.</p><p>Then, it happened.</p><p>As the final ball was bowled and the last Punjab hope vanished into the night, Virat Kohli dropped to his knees. No roar. No leap. Just stillness. Head bowed, eyes closed. Eighteen years of carrying a city’s hope flowed into the earth beneath him. Not just the Narendra Modi Stadium the entire country erupted. Firecrackers lit the sky from Kolkata to Delhi, from Mumbai to Bengaluru. This wasn’t just RCB’s win. It was India’s collective victory. Every cricket fan erupts in euphoria as the King has got the only trophy eluding his cabinet.</p><p>In the post-match presentation, Kohli said, “I’ve given my youth to this team. And tonight, it gave something priceless back.” He also reminded youngsters, “IPL is beautiful, but never forget Test cricket; that’s where real character is built.”</p><p>After clinching victory and thanking his teammates, Kohli ran towards his lady love, Anushka Sharma, his strength and calm. The one who saw the struggle behind the smiles. The one who always believed.</p><p>And now, Bengaluru believes too.<br>The drought is over.<br>The dream, fulfilled.<br>RCB champions at last.<br>"Ee Sala Cup Namde" (This year, the cup is ours) The vow has been fulfilled.</p>

Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more.

In a tournament built on drama and dreams, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 delivered its most emotional finale yet. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lifted the coveted trophy. After 18 seasons of heartbreak, near-glory, and undying hope, the wait ended and at the centre of it all was Virat Kohli, the man who has poured his soul, sweat, and spirit into the red and gold. Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more. Tuesday night delivered a beautiful victory for all the King's fans. For 18 seasons, the IPL trophy evaded Virat Kohli. It has dodged his determination, outlasted his passion, and refused to bend to his will. Also Read - IPL 2025 | ‘We have to be here and win the trophy next year’, says PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer RCB, long defined by flair without finish, found balance and brilliance this season. They finally became more than a collection of stars. The RCB innings started with Kohli playing cautiously, a very unlike Kohli, the murmurs grew louder in drawing rooms and even the commentators questioned Kohli's tactics. But in the end Kohli's 43 of 35 balls proved to be the right approach to lay the foundation of RCB's total. With 190 to chase Punjab Kings had a brisk start. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave the Kings a good start. Next came Josh Inglis who set the Ahmedabad stadium on fire with four sixes. But Krunal Pandya produced another beauty to claim Inglish after Singh. All eyes were set on the PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, but he lasted only two balls. After that, the match went RCB's way. It was the raw courage of Shashank Singh who tried to defy the inevitable, he struck six sixes in his scintillating innings of 61 runs of only 30 balls. Punjab came just six runs short but walked away with pride. RCB fans, who waited with aching hearts and painted faces for nearly two decades, could hardly breathe. The agony of 2016, the collapses, the eliminations all haunted this night. But as the final over arrived, all that stood between RCB and destiny was Punjab’s fearless fight. Then, it happened. As the final ball was bowled and the last Punjab hope vanished into the night, Virat Kohli dropped to his knees. No roar. No leap. Just stillness. Head bowed, eyes closed. Eighteen years of carrying a city’s hope flowed into the earth beneath him. Not just the Narendra Modi Stadium the entire country erupted. Firecrackers lit the sky from Kolkata to Delhi, from Mumbai to Bengaluru. This wasn’t just RCB’s win. It was India’s collective victory. Every cricket fan erupts in euphoria as the King has got the only trophy eluding his cabinet. In the post-match presentation, Kohli said, “I’ve given my youth to this team. And tonight, it gave something priceless back.” He also reminded youngsters, “IPL is beautiful, but never forget Test cricket; that’s where real character is built.” After clinching victory and thanking his teammates, Kohli ran towards his lady love, Anushka Sharma, his strength and calm. The one who saw the struggle behind the smiles. The one who always believed. And now, Bengaluru believes too. The drought is over. The dream, fulfilled. RCB champions at last. "Ee Sala Cup Namde" (This year, the cup is ours) The vow has been fulfilled.

<p>Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more.</p>

The wait is over. King Kohli's legacy, sealed. RCB: Champions, IPL 2025

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