Virat Kohli Breaks Silence On 11 Deaths Due To Stampede At RCB’s IPL 2025 Title Celebration: “At A Loss For Words”
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Virat Kohli breaks silence on Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 as RCB IPL celebrations go haywire: ‘Absolutely gutted’
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) legend Virat Kohli was at a “loss of words” following a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident killed 11 people and injured 33 during the franchise’s Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations on Wednesday. RCB, on Tuesday, had won the IPL 2025 title after defeating Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad. The RCB celebration started with the franchise visiting the Vidhana Soudha to meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. However, before their arrival at the venue, news of the stampede broke out, with the death toll evebtually rising to more than 10.
Kohli shared RCB’s official statement regarding the stampede. In the caption, the right-handed batter said he was “absolutely gutted.”
Owing to the stampede in Bengaluru outside RCB’s home venue, the victory celebrations were cut short. Only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and Kohli gave speeches before flaunting the trophy in front of the fully-packed crowd inside the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
“At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted,” Virat Kohli wrote on Instagram.
Virat Kohli’s wife, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, also shared RCB’s official statement. In the post, she used heartbreak emojis.
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RCB legend AB de Villiers also took to X to share his prayers with those affected in the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. He wrote, “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy stadium today.”
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The RCB’s celebration started with the franchise visiting the Vidhana Soudha to meet Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Karnataka CM felicitated the IPL 2025 champions before the players made their way to the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
However, before their arrival at the venue, news of a stampede broke out, which caused fatalities, with the death toll evebtually rising to more than 10. As the developments about the incident came quick and thin, the celebrations continued inside the ground.
Kohli and Patidar delivered short speeches. The entire RCB team then displayed the IPL trophy in front of the Chinnaswamy, which was packed to the rafters.
Hours after the incident, RCB issued an official statement, expressing deep concern over what transpired in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening.
The franchise stated, “We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us.”
“RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe.”
RCB, on Tuesday, had won the IPL 2025 title after defeating Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad. Kohli had a dream campaign for RCB, scoring more than 600 runs in the latest edition of the T20 tournament.
“Can’t Use Lathi On Young Crowd”: DK Shivakumar On Bengaluru Stampede Deaths
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said details of casualties at the stampede in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, cannot be confirmed yet. Eleven people died as frenzied celebrations started at the stadium when RCB won the IPL after 18 years. Altogether, 27 people were admitted to the hospital. The BJP has targeted the state’s Congress government over the stampeded, criticising the arrangements.
Eleven people died as frenzied celebrations started at the stadium when RCB won the IPL after 18 years. Altogether, 27 people were admitted to the hospital.
The stampede had started during the felicitation of the team and visuals from the spot showed many to be injured.
Apologising for the overcrowding of the venue, Mr Shivakumar said, “We had arranged more than 5,000 personnel. This is a young vibrant crowd, we can’t use lathi”.
The match had drawn crowds since the previous night and the police had their hands full keeping order.
Mr Shivakumar appealed to the people to remain calm.
“We shortened the program. The program ended within 10 minutes. We are trying to make everything normal…Lakhs of people came,” he said.
The BJP has targeted the state’s Congress government over the stampede, criticising the arrangements.
In a post on X, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said, “It is heartbreaking to see such loss because of poor planning and crowd mismanagement”.
The state government in Karnataka has “clearly failed in its responsibility,” he said.
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“Celebrations is one thing, but the State government without proper planning, without taking emergency services into confidence, took this urgent and unfortunate decision. This could have been avoided. The Government is responsible for this and accountability needs to be fixed,” he added.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Virat Kohli reacts to tragic stampede during RCB title celebrations
A tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday took as many as 11 lives and injured 33. The police were unable to control the massive crowd that had gathered outside the stadium, turning what should have been a joyous occasion for RCB fans into a tragedy. RCB star player Virat Kohli and the franchise expressed their devastation upon learning about the incident that occurred while celebrations continued inside the stadium.
The RCB star expressed his heartbreak at the tragic incident outside the stadium (Image via Instagram/@virat.kohli)
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The Bollywood actor also shared her heartbreak at the incident (Image via Instagram/@anushkasharma)
A tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday took as many as 11 lives and injured 33, leading to the event being cut short. RCB star player Virat Kohli and the franchise expressed their devastation upon learning about the incident that occurred while celebrations continued inside the stadium.The celebration inside the stadium was cut short significantly, with only captain Rajat Patidar and Kohli delivering speeches and displaying the trophy to a packed crowd.”At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted,” Virat Kohli wrote on Instagram, sharing RCB’s official statement about the incident.The police were unable to control the massive crowd that had gathered outside the stadium, turning what should have been a joyous occasion for RCB fans into a tragedy. It is understood that a huge influx of supporters outside the stadium and a lack of control resulted in the tragic incident.Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actor, also responded to the incident by sharing RCB’s official statement, as she expressed her heartbreak.Former RCB player AB de Villiers expressed his concern on social media platform X, writing, “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy stadium today.” The South African was in attendance for the final and also partook in the trophy lift afterwards.The incident occurred while celebrations were ongoing inside RCB’s home venue, with the team and fans unaware of the tragedy unfolding outside the stadium grounds. The incident has left a black mark on what was to be a moment of celebration and the jubilation of their side putting an end to the 18-year wait for a maiden IPL crown.
Virat Kohli Breaks Silence On 11 Deaths Due To Stampede At RCB’s IPL 2025 Title Celebration: “At A Loss For Words”
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 title celebration turned fatal on Wednesday. 11 people lost their lives due to stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Virat Kohli, who has been the face of RCB and played a crucial part in its title win, has now reacted on the incident. Sachin Tendulkar also condoled the “tragic” stampede. RCB ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title on Tuesday in Ahmedabad. Anil Kumble wished a quick recovery to those injured in the stampede and wrote on X, “It’s a Sad day for Cricket!”
Virat Kohli, who has been the face of RCB and played a crucial part in its title win, has now reacted on the incident. “At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted,” Kohli wrote in Instagram at around 10:45 PM, while reposting a statement by RCB.
“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,” the official statement from RCB read.
“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.”
India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar also condoled the “tragic” stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated its first IPL title triumph in 18 years after beating Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday.
Sachin took to X, wished “strength and peace” to all and wrote, “What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.”
India’s decorated spinner Anil Kumble wished a quick recovery to those injured in the stampede and wrote on X, “It’s a Sad day for Cricket! My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB’s victory today. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Tragic !!”
After the incident, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed a press conference and confirmed, “11 died and 33 were injured in the stampede.”
CM Siddaramaiah said that the government will also provide free treatment to the injured and said, “A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured.”
With ANI inputs
Virat Kohli breaks silence over stampede at RCB’s IPL 2025 maiden title celebration, says…
Virat Kohli breaks silence over stampede at RCB’s IPL 2025 maiden title celebration. 11 people died and dozens were injured in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB felicitation ceremony. RCB and Karnataka Cricket have jointly issued a statement on this sad incident and expressed condolences to the dead. India’s iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also condoled the “tragic” stampede near the Ch Innaswami Stadium, Bengaluru, where RCB celebrated their maiden IPL winning title in 18 years after beating PBKS in the final on Tuesday.
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Virat Kohli breaks silence over stampede at RCB’s IPL 2025 maiden title celebration, says…
Virat Kohli breaks silence over stampede at RCB’s IPL 2025 maiden title celebration, says…
RCB and Karnataka Cricket have jointly issued a statement on this sad incident and expressed condolences to the dead. In such a situation, now RCB’s biggest player Virat Kohli has also expressed his grief over the stampede incident.
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New Delhi: 11 people died and dozens were injured in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB felicitation ceremony. When this incident happened, the RCB team was celebrating winning the IPL 2025 title inside the stadium, but as soon as the team got the news of the stampede, the atmosphere of happiness turned into sorrow. RCB and Karnataka Cricket have jointly issued a statement on this sad incident and expressed condolences to the dead. In such a situation, now RCB’s biggest player Virat Kohli has also expressed his grief over the stampede incident.
Virat Kohli shared RCB’s statement on his Instagram handle and wrote, “At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted,” while reposting a statement by RCB.
“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,” the official statement from RCB read.
“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.”
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India’s iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also condoled the “tragic” stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the RCB celebrated their maiden IPL winning title in 18 years after beating PBKS in the final on Tuesday.
Sachin took to X, wished “strength and peace” to all and wrote, “What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all.”
India’s star spinner Anil Kumble wished a quick recovery to those injured in the stampede and wrote on X, “It’s a Sad day for Cricket! My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives while celebrating RCB’s victory today. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Tragic !!”
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