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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
RCB celebration tragedy: Sunil Gavaskar mourns stampede victims, urges restraint after emotional title win
Sunil Gavaskar reflects on the Bengaluru stampede during RCB celebrations. Cricketing icon Sunil Gavaskar has offered a heartfelt reflection on the tragic stampede that occurred outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 title celebration. The tragic incident claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured, casting a dark shadow over what was meant to be a joyous moment for the franchise and its fans. In his column for Mid-Day, Gavaskar described the incident as 'heartbreaking' and extended his 'heartfelt condolences to those who lost their loved ones.' Acknowledging the pain behind the tragedy, the 75-year-old legend emphasised the emotional intensity RCB fans carried after nearly two decades of heartbreak. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'If RCB had won the Trophy in the first few years, there would not have been this outpouring of emotion as happened after the long wait of 18 years,' he wrote. 'Other teams have won but their celebrations have been a lot less frenetic maybe because their fans didn't have to wait this long.' Poll Should teams implement stricter crowd management policies during celebrations? Yes, absolutely No, it's not necessary Gavaskar noted that RCB's long-standing slogan, 'Ee Saala Cup Namde' (This year, the cup is ours), had been more of a burden than a motivation. Ironically, this year, when the slogan was less prominent, RCB played 'some superb cricket,' setting a new IPL record by winning all their away games. Speaking empathetically about the fans' devotion, he said: 'All that those people wanted was a glimpse of the players who had given them so much joy… It was totally understandable for their joy to know no bounds.' Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket's TV market and the watershed moments Gavaskar concluded by underlining the deep connection fans have with the game and its stars: 'Haven't we all been fans of someone before… maybe even touch them, maybe even get a quick photo with them?' The tragedy stands as a sobering reminder of the need for better crowd management, even in moments of euphoria.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak And Wife Akshata Murty In A Million-Pound Picture With Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, businesswoman Akshata Murty, attended the IPL 2025 finals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The couple was evidently supporting Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who clinched the title from Punjab Kings by six runs. Also Read: Troll Attacks To RCB IPL Victory, Virat Kohli's Partner Anushka Sharma Has Seen It All Akshata shared glimpses from the night on her Instagram handle The opening frame featured her posing with her husband on the field. The businesswoman stunned in a red, ankle-length dress, which she paired with matching ballerina shoes. Rishi, on the other hand, looked dapper in a navy blue suit. This was followed-up with videos and pictures that showed the couple cheering for RCB because it is Akshata's home city in India, of course . One of the highlights was a group picture featuring Akshata and Rishi posing alongside RCB star player Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma. In the caption, Akshata wrote, "What a night. What a match. What a moment for Bengaluru. To have been in Ahmedabad, witnessing Royal Challengers Bengaluru make history was something truly special!" She added, "From the electric energy at the ground to the celebrations echoing across Bengaluru, this victory means so much to all of us who've waited and believed. Proud of this brilliant team and the city I grew up in. Ee Saala Cup Namdu!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshata Murty (@akshatamurty_official) Rishi Sunak also shared pictures from the big night on his Instagram account. The first image showed the former UK Prime Minister taking a selfie, while the RCB team carried the IPL trophy in the background. Other glimpses included Rishi hugging Virat Kohli, interacting with AB de Villiers, having a conversation with Ravi Shastri, and posing with Chris Gayle, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone and Andy Flower. The caption read, "What a night!! Ee sala cup namdu." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rishi Sunak (@rishisunakmp) RCB made history by winning their first IPL trophy since the league's inception in 2008. Batting first, RCB posted a total of 190/9 on the board. They then delivered a brilliant bowling performance, restricting Punjab Kings to 184/7 and securing a thrilling six-run victory. This win marked a significant milestone for RCB, finally ending their 18-year-long wait for the coveted IPL trophy.
