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India Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
"Heart-wrenching incident": Syed Kirmani on Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] June 5 (ANI): Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred in Bengaluru during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL title celebration, calling it a 'heart-wrenching incident' that should have been prevented with better planning. The unfortunate mishap, which claimed eleven lives and left several injured, unfolded as thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes following RCB's historic maiden IPL title win. Kirmani lamented the lack of proper coordination, which led to the chaos. 'It is a heart-wrenching incident which should not have occurred if it had been properly organized,' Kirmani said. Highlighting the need for thoughtful scheduling, the former cricketer pointed out that a bit of patience and planning could have made all the difference. 'RCB took 17 years to win the coveted trophy. Likewise, the authorities concerned should have taken some more time, a couple of days--once the players had relaxed in their homes, called them over and properly organized,' he suggested. Kirmani extended his heartfelt condolences to those mourning the loss of loved ones, saying, 'Whatever has happened, my condolences to all the family members of all those who have passed away in the stampede.' 'Who is going to take the blame, I don't know,' he remarked. 'They all have to come together, settle down amicably and then solve this problem,' he said. Emphasizing the need for long-term support, Kirmani called for the authorities and the franchise to ensure the bereaved families receive the care and attention they deserve. 'Bereaved families should be taken care of,' he stated firmly. 'It is a learning process, that you should not be doing things in a hurry,' he said. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
After Madan Lal, another 1983 World Cup winner slams RCB, calls Bengaluru stampede tragedy a 'deadly welcome'
Legendary India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani has voiced his dismay over the tragic stampede that marred Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebration at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, calling it a 'deadly welcome' for the newly crowned champions. The 1983 World Cup winner also drew a stark contrast between the controlled, grounded fandom of his playing days and the frenzied following seen in the IPL era. The victory event, jointly held by the RCB management and the Karnataka government, turned fatal as massive, unregulated crowds overwhelmed the venue's security capacity. At least 11 people lost their lives, and nearly 50 were injured in the chaos. Kirmani, deeply moved by the tragedy, questioned both the timing and the management of the celebrations. "My condolences to bereaved families. This was a deadly welcome to IPL champions. In our times, there was no such media hype and there was no TV and there was no such thing which could lead to such things," Kirmani told India Today. Kirmani, who represented India in 88 Test matches, felt that the felicitation of RCB's maiden IPL triumph could have waited a little longer, allowing for better planning and crowd control. He stressed that such an important moment should not have been rushed. "On that count, I suppose if RCB waited for 17 (18) years to become champions and organisers, whosoever it may be, could have waited for a while for things to settle down and then organise a show to felicitate these great heroes of RCB." Madan Lal had earlier bashed RCB for not waiting a little longer to organise the title celebrations. The former wicketkeeper didn't shy away from questioning the intensity of today's cricket fandom, highlighting how the game's changing nature has led to situations previously unheard of. "The fans of our times were not as crazy as fans of today, and especially in the IPL, the crazy fans are unimaginable, particularly as you could see lakhs and lakhs were around just to get a glimpse of these great heroes," said Kirmani. He further posed a thought-provoking question on whether the same crowd would have shown up if Karnataka had won the Ranji Trophy, suggesting that the growing glamour and media spectacle around the IPL has fundamentally altered how fans connect with the sport.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
This Was A 'Deadly' Welcome For IPL Champions: World Cup Winner
Legendary Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani, a hero of India's 1983 World Cup victory, termed the death of 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans during the victory celebrations in Bengaluru as a "deadly welcome" for the newly crowned IPL champions and questioned the change in nature of fandom from his playing days. The RCB management and the Karnataka government organised a victory celebration at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, but the local authorities didn't envisage the massive turnout which led to a stampede, killing 11 people. "My condolences to bereaved families. This was a deadly welcome to IPL champions. In our times, there was no such media hype and there was no TV and there was no such thing which could lead to such things," Kirmani told 'India Today'. Kirmani, who played 88 Tests for India, felt if the RCB team was to be felicitated, it could have been done in a proper manner with enough time for proper arrangements. "On that count I suppose if RCB waited for 17 (18) years to become champions and organizers, whosoever it may be could have waited for a while for things to settle down and then organize a show to felicitate these great heroes of RCB." He also questioned whether the same fans, who are crazy about RCB, would turn up if Karnataka won the Ranji Trophy. He feels that nature of fandom have become crazier. "The fans of our times were not as crazy as fans of today and especially in the IPL, the crazy fans are unimaginable particularly as you could see lakhs and lakhs were around just to get a glimpse of these great heroes." Listen to the latest songs, only on
