Bengaluru Tragedy Saddens Sachin, Kohli and the Cricket World — What Happened

After an 18-year wait, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally stood at the pinnacle of IPL glory. It felt like Virat Kohli’s team had rewritten history in a new language on the IPL stage. But that language of victory was soon drowned in tears, muffled cries, and a halted celebration. What was supposed to be a joyous victory parade through the streets of Bengaluru turned into a long, dark shadow of mourning.

A citywide parade was announced the day after RCB’s title win. Crowds surged towards the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, hoping to catch a glimpse of their beloved players and the coveted trophy. But amid the euphoria, chaos broke out. A sudden stampede resulted in the tragic death of 11 people and left many others injured.

The incident sparked deep sorrow across the nation. Former Indian pacer Madan Lal said, “It’s extremely unfortunate that 11 lives were lost. This tragedy should never have happened. It was completely avoidable.”

His voice carried pain, anger, and a harsh criticism of irresponsibility. “You celebrated in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night. Then why was there such a rush to celebrate again in Bengaluru?” he questioned.

He didn’t just raise questions; he also made a strong recommendation: “The families of the deceased should file a ₹100 crore lawsuit against RCB and the state government for this horrific incident.” According to him, it was a cruel irony that celebration continued inside while people died outside.

Not only Madan Lal, but cricketing legends across India were also grief-stricken. Virat Kohli posted a cryptic message that seemed to echo a sense of darkness, “Lost for words. I have nothing to say. Deeply shaken.”

 

 

 

 

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Sachin Tendulkar’s message captured the nation’s collective sorrow: “What happened at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium is deeply saddening. My heart goes out to every affected family.”

What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all. 🙏

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 4, 2025

That tragic afternoon still haunts the heart of Bengaluru. The shimmer of celebration was drowned out by the wail of ambulances, panicked voices, scattered shoes, and streaming tears.

Now, as the colorful flags and banners have been taken down, a lingering question remains: Was the price behind this victory far too high? A triumph overshadowed by death—can that ever be called true celebration?