T20 Mumbai League: Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw among icon players; full list announced
Suryakumar Yadav, the current India T20I captain, will be representing Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in the upcoming T20 Mumbai League, while Shreyas Iyer will don the SoBo Mumbai Falcons colours.
On Friday, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officially announced the icon players for all eight franchises, ahead of the mega auction, scheduled to be held in the city on May 7.
Each franchise signed one icon player for a fixed price of Rs.20 lakh, forming the foundation upon which their squads will be built.
Prithvi Shaw was roped in by North Mumbai Panthers, while Shivam Dube went to ARCS Andheri. Mumbai Ranji Trophy and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was roped in by Bandra Blasters, while Shardul Thakur will don the Eagle Thane Strikers colours.
Sarfaraz Khan will feature for the Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, and Tushar Deshpande will play for Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals.
'With established stars finalised as icon players, teams are now well-positioned to build strong and competitive squads at the upcoming mega auction, which will showcase the finest cricketing talent from the city,' said MCA president Ajinkya Naik.
The league will return after a six-year break and will be played at the Wankhede Stadium from May 26 to June 8.
Full list of icon players in T20 Mumbai League
Suryakumar Yadav: Triumph Knights Mumbai North East
Prithvi Shaw: North Mumbai Panthers
Shivam Dube: ARCS Andheri
Ajinkya Rahane: Bandra Blasters
Shardul Thakur: Eagle Thane Strikers
Sarfaraz Khan: Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs
Shreyas Iyer: SoBo Mumbai Falcons
Tushar Deshpande: Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals
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In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 4, 2025 Assuring the people of Bangalore that he was standing with them in their hour of grief, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged the Congress-led Karnataka government to provide all possible support to those affected and review the security protocols for the event. Gandhi wrote on X: 'The tragic stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations is heartbreaking. My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing a swift and full recovery to all those injured.' 'This tragedy is a painful reminder: no celebration is worth a human life. Every safety protocol for public events must be reviewed and strictly enforced – lives must always come first,' the Congress leader said. 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I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.… — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) June 4, 2025 At a press conference later in the evening, he announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those who were killed in the stampede, and free treatment for the injured. He also ordered a magisterial inquiry to look for those responsible for the incident. The Congress leader also said that the turnout was far beyond what the government had anticipated. 'The crowd turnout exceeded all expectations. Over one lakh people gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha, but no untoward incident occurred at that venue. However, the tragedy occurred at Chinnaswamy Stadium. No one anticipated this – neither the cricket association nor the government. The stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000, but an estimated two to three lakh people turned up. 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'I am deeply saddened by the tragic stampede in Bengaluru during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory. The loss of precious lives and the injuries sustained by many in this unfortunate incident are profoundly distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured,' Kharge said. I am deeply saddened by the tragic stampede in Bengaluru during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory. The loss of precious lives and the injuries sustained by many in this unfortunate incident are profoundly distressing. My thoughts and prayers are… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 4, 2025 'The state government and relevant authorities must immediately review and strengthen safety protocols for such events to prevent any recurrence of such a tragedy. The joy of victory should never come at the cost of lives,' Kharge added. 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The… — ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | (@hd_kumaraswamy) June 4, 2025 'It is my heartfelt concern that the cricket fans who had gathered near the stadium and Vidhana Soudha to witness the celebrations should return home safely without panic or distress. The police must take emergency measures in this regard and assist the public,' the former Chief Minister of the state added. The BJP launched a blistering attack on on the state government, blaming them for the stampede. '7 dead. Many are battling for life after a stampede due to the irresponsibility of Congress govt. No crowd control measures. No basic arrangements. Just chaos. While innocent people died, @siddaramaiah & @DKShivakumar were busy shooting reels & hogging limelight with cricketers. Shame on this photo-op Congress government. This is criminal negligence. Blood is on the hands of Congress govt,' the Karnataka BJP posted on X. 7 dead. Many are battling for life after a stampede due to the irresponsibility of Congress govt. 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The fans of @RCBTweets and the people of Karnataka deserve answers. Therefore, I urge the government to order a judicial inquiry and fix accountability for this avoidable tragedy.' Stampede-like scenes during RCB's victory celebrations are not just tragic, they are a damning indictment of the Congress government. Did CM @siddaramaiah even review the crowd safety plan? Did DCM @DKShivakumar, in charge of Bengaluru, ensure medical and police deployment?… — Vijayendra Yediyurappa (@BYVijayendra) June 4, 2025 Vijayendra visited one of the hospitals where victims were being treated. 'There was no ambulance available inside. No police arrangement was there inside the stadium. What nonsense is this?' he said. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi also blamed the Congress government: 'It's heartbreaking to see such loss because of poor planning and crowd mismanagement.' 'The state government in Karnataka has clearly failed in its responsibility. 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Hans India
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Karnataka CM Announces Financial Relief And Investigation Following Fatal RCB Victory Celebration Crush
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has declared the deadly crowd crush during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations an "unforeseen catastrophe" while announcing immediate relief measures and launching an official investigation. The tragedy at Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left numerous others injured when massive crowds gathered to celebrate the team's championship win. During a media briefing, Siddaramaiah revealed that the Karnataka State Cricket Association, not the state government, had organized the stadium event. He emphasized the unprecedented nature of the crowd turnout, explaining that while the venue's maximum capacity is 35,000 spectators, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 people converged on the location. The Chief Minister noted a stark contrast with another large gathering at Vidhana Soudha, where approximately 100,000 people assembled without incident. "Nobody anticipated this outcome, including the Cricket Association," Siddaramaiah stated, while referencing similar incidents that have occurred elsewhere, including at religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela. He clarified that his comparison was not intended to minimize the current tragedy. The Chief Minister announced comprehensive support measures for affected families, including Rs 10 lakh compensation for each victim's relatives and complimentary medical care for all injured individuals. He confirmed that a Deputy Commissioner-level investigation has been initiated to examine the circumstances leading to the disaster. Siddaramiah personally visited Bowring and Vaidehi hospitals to meet with the injured and their families, providing updates on their condition. "I consulted with medical staff. All injured persons are now stable," he reported during his press conference. Reflecting on the incident's impact, the Chief Minister posted on social media that "A moment of celebration has been overshadowed by grief," expressing his condolences to the bereaved families. He revealed that the government had previously declined requests for a comprehensive victory parade specifically due to safety concerns about crowd management. The incident unfolded Wednesday evening as enthusiastic supporters gathered outside the stadium to commemorate RCB's long-awaited IPL championship victory. Despite prior awareness of potential overcrowding issues, the massive turnout created dangerous conditions that ultimately resulted in the fatal crush and multiple serious injuries.
