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India Today
21 hours ago
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- India Today
Kapil Dev on stampede during RCB IPL bash: Lives more important than celebration
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev expressed concern over the stampede that killed 11 and injured 47 in Bengaluru during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory celebrations on Tuesday evening. The World Cup-winning former captain urged both organisers and the public to prioritise safety over celebration.'I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. Next time something like this (victory parade) happens, people should be more conscious. People do make a mistake,' Kapil said on Thursday, as quoted by PTI news Dev urged teams and organisations to exercise caution and avoid big celebratory events in the future, learning a lesson or two from the tragic loss of lives in Bengaluru. 'Mistake should not be to that scale where you are having fun and you lose lives,' he said. 'In the future, if any team wins, keep it calm. Lives are more important than celebration. Let's put it that way.'The stampede broke out near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where over two lakh fans had gathered to celebrate RCB's first-ever IPL title. The stadium itself has a capacity of only 35,000. According to officials, the immediate cause of the tragedy was the collapse of a temporary slab placed over a drain near the stadium, which gave way under the weight of the crowd, triggering panic and incident has sparked criticism of RCB's handling of the event, with sources confirming that the team went ahead with the announcement of a bus parade despite without nod from the police. The RCB management reportedly sought permission from the Bengaluru City Police on June 3 but proceeded to tweet details of the parade route and timing without formal clearance. The tweet, which went viral, included a link for 'free passes (limited entry)', resulting in an overwhelming sources claim they had advised RCB to delay the event to Sunday, to allow for security arrangements and avoid weekday traffic congestion. However, the victory parade went ahead on June 4, a day after the final, with minimal coordination with civic and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) have since issued statements mourning the loss of lives and expressing solidarity with the families of the victims. RCB announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of 11 dead in the incident has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for accountability and an official inquiry into how such a large-scale event was allowed to proceed without adequate planning or security. You May Also Like IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
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First Post
a day ago
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- First Post
'Lives are more important than celebration': Kapil Dev reacts to RCB victory celebration stampede in Bengaluru
Kapil Dev expressed deep sorrow over the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 RCB fans during IPL celebrations. The 1983 World Cup winner also shared his thoughts on India's upcoming England Test tour. read more Kapil Dev expresses grief and sorrow for RCB fans who have been killed. Image: Reuters Bengaluru: The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations here, saying 'lives are more important than celebration' and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future. Nearly two and half lakh people thronged the areas near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of their idols but the ensuing chaos caused the death of 11 people, besides leaving scores of others injured. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. Next time something like this (victory parade) happens, people should be more conscious. People do make a mistake,' Kapil told PTI on the sidelines of a corporate event organised by the Arche Global Private Limited. The 1983 World Cup-winning India captain urged the teams and other stakeholders to keep sanity while organising events of such magnitude. 'Mistake should not be to that scale where you are having fun and you lose lives. In the future, if any team wins, keep it calm. Lives are more important than celebration. Let's put it that way,' he added. Kapil hoped India would come out victorious in the upcoming five-match Test tour to England. 'They are a good side. Cricket is a team game and if they play as a team then they will get good results. Whether it is Shubman Gill or Jasprit Bumrah… it is not about individuals, play as a team. That's more important. Good luck to them, and hope they come back victorious,' he said. The former all-rounder said he is now more occupied with golf — as a player and an administrator. 'I think cricket can be played only up to a certain age, you know, certain sports like tennis, football, you can't play at the age of 50 or 60. But when I started playing golf, I felt that one can play, as long as you want. And that's wonderful, as a sportsman, if you keep on playing something. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Golf has given me that kick, that I can compete with myself,' said the 66-year-old, who is also the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Lives are more important': World Cup-winning captain on RCB's IPL win celebrations, Bengaluru stampede
ANI Photo NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish over the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying 'lives are more important than celebration' and urging everyone to take proper precautions in the future. On Wednesday, nearly two and a half lakh people gathered near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. However, the resulting chaos led to a stampede that claimed 11 lives and left several others injured. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. Next time something like this (victory parade) happens, people should be more conscious. People do make a mistake,' Kapil told PTI. RCB Victory Parade Claims Dozens Of Lives, BCCI Speaks Out On Bengaluru Stampede | Watch The 1983 World Cup-winning captain also urged teams and organisers to act responsibly while planning events of such scale. 'Mistake should not be to that scale where you are having fun and you lose lives. In the future, if any team wins, keep it calm. Lives are more important than celebration. Let's put it that way,' he added. Looking ahead, Kapil hoped that India would emerge victorious during the upcoming five-match Test tour of England. 'They are a good side. Cricket is a team game and if they play as a team then they will get good results. Whether it is Shubman Gill or Jasprit Bumrah... it is not about individuals, play as a team. That's more important. Good luck to them, and hope they come back victorious,' he said. 'A particularly special feeling': Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win Now away from competitive cricket, Kapil revealed he has found a new sporting passion in golf — both as a player and an administrator. 'I think cricket can be played only up to a certain age, you know, certain sports like tennis, football, you can't play at the age of 50 or 60. But when I started playing golf, I felt that one can play, as long as you want. And that's wonderful, as a sportsman, if you keep on playing something. 'Golf has given me that kick, that I can compete with myself,' said the 66-year-old, who also serves as the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Lives More Important Than Celebration": Kapil Dev's Blunt Verdict On RCB's IPL Victory Parade Mess
The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future. Nearly two and half lakh people thronged the areas near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of their idols but the ensuing chaos caused the death of 11 people, besides leaving scores of others injured. "I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. Next time something like this (victory parade) happens, people should be more conscious. People do make a mistake," Kapil told PTI on the sidelines of a corporate event organised by the Arche Global Private Limited. The 1983 World Cup-winning India captain urged the teams and other stakeholders to keep sanity while organising events of such magnitude. "Mistake should not be to that scale where you are having fun and you lose lives. In the future, if any team wins, keep it calm. Lives are more important than celebration. Let's put it that way," he added. Kapil hoped India would come out victorious in the upcoming five-match Test tour to England. "They are a good side. Cricket is a team game and if they play as a team then they will get good results. Whether it is Shubman Gill or Jasprit Bumrah... it is not about individuals, play as a team. That's more important. Good luck to them, and hope they come back victorious," he said. The former all-rounder said he is now more occupied with golf — as a player and an administrator. "I think cricket can be played only up to a certain age, you know, certain sports like tennis, football, you can't play at the age of 50 or 60. But when I started playing golf, I felt that one can play, as long as you want. And that's wonderful, as a sportsman, if you keep on playing something. "Golf has given me that kick, that I can compete with myself," said the 66-year-old, who is also the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Mistake should not be to that scale': Kapil Dev implores for calm when teams win titles after RCB victory parade stampede
Former India captain Kapil Dev on Thursday said he 'felt bad' on hearing news of lives being lost at a stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's celebrations and implored to 'keep it calm' when a team wins any title. Eleven died and 47 were injured in the incident that ensured outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru a day after RCB won the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). 'I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. Next time something like this (victory parade) happens, people should be more conscious. People do make a mistake,' Kapil, who famously led India to victory in the 1983 World Cup and is considered one of the greatest all-rounders of all time, told PTI. The 66-year-old urged teams and other stakeholders to maintain calm while organising events of such magnitude. 'Mistake should not be to that scale where you are having fun and you lose lives. In the future, if any team wins, keep it calm. Lives are more important than celebration. Let's put it that way,' said Kapil. RCB's victory on Tuesday was followed by hugely emotional scenes, with the team ending an 18-year wait for the title. Celebrations took place in Bengaluru throughout the night, with the franchise's announcement of an open-top bus victory parade from the Vidhana Soudha to the Chinnaswamy Stadium bringing it all to a crescendo. However, there was uncertainty over whether the parade would happen or not with the city traffic police issuing an advisory early in the day stating that it will not take place. However, the franchise announced the parade again at 3.14pm. 'RCB Victory Parade: Today at 5 pm IST. Victory parade will be followed by celebrations at the Chinnaswamy stadium. We request all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully. Free passes (limited entry) available on the website,' said RCB in a post on X. The traffic police then put out an advisory about a felicitation programme in the evening with no mention of any parade. But lakhs of fans assembled at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and tried to get in, resulting in a stampede. RCB express anguish later in the evening and, along with the Karnataka State Cricket Association, announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh to the families of each of the deceased. RCB on Thursday announced Rs 10 lakh aid to the families.
