Tragedy struck as fans celebrated the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s first IPL title win. A devastating stampede claimed 11 lives and left over 30 people injured. The cricket world is mourning this tragedy.
Sachin Tendulkar, India’s legendary batsman, expressed his shock and condolences. On social media, he wrote, “What happened at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore is horrific. My thoughts are with the affected families. May they find peace and strength.”
Former RCB batsman AB de Villiers also shared his condolences, saying, “My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragedy at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.”
Anil Kumble, former Indian captain and coach, and a Bangalore resident, called it a sad day for cricket. He tweeted, “A sad day for cricket. My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones while celebrating RCB’s win. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery.”
Yuvraj Singh also expressed his grief, writing, “A moment of celebration turned into an unimaginable tragedy. My condolences to everyone affected by the Bangalore incident. May the departed souls rest in peace and their families find strength.”
The RCB team released an official statement after the stampede, expressing their shock and sadness. They stated, “We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate events that have been reported in the media. The safety and well-being of everyone are our top priority. RCB mourns the loss of life and offers its condolences to the affected families. As soon as we were made aware of the situation, we modified our program and followed the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe.”
These reactions show the cricket community’s shock and sadness at the tragic incident. The RCB team and players are standing together with the affected families and urging their supporters to stay safe.