'Free Publicity For Politicians': RCB's 'Over The Top Celebrations' Blasted After Bengaluru Stampede
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has criticised the excessive celebrations following Royal Challengers Bangalore's first Indian Premier League title. Wassan believes the euphoria was disproportionate to the achievement, arguing that winning a domestic competition did not warrant such a response, unlike an Indian World Cup victory.
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