Virat Kohli reacts to Bengaluru stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium: 'Absolutely gutted'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) legend Virat Kohli was at a 'loss of words' following a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium which killed 11 people and injured 33 during the franchise's Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations in the city on Wednesday. What was supposed to be a special day for the RCB fans in Bengaluru turned into a nightmare as chaos ensued as police officials failed to control a jam-packed crowd.
Virat 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 Virat Kohli gave speeches before showcasing 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.
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