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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
BCCI to take action after 11 killed in RCB IPL celebration stampede; decision likely on…
In the wake of the devastating stampede at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and left 56 others injured, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to deliberate the formulation of standardized guidelines for IPL victory celebrations during its 28th Apex Council Meeting scheduled for Saturday (June 14). The tragedy occurred last Wednesday when an estimated 2.5 lakh fans flooded the stadium and its surrounding areas in an attempt to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes following an IPL team's title celebration. The overwhelming crowd quickly spiralled into chaos, resulting in one of the worst crowd-control failures in Indian sporting history. Acknowledging shortcomings in the handling of the celebratory event, the BCCI has now made the formulation of crowd and safety regulations for future IPL celebrations a top agenda item. 'The need for formulation of norms for IPL victory celebration will be discussed during the meeting,' a senior BCCI official confirmed to news agency PTI. Sources suggest that the guidelines may include measures to ensure public safety, such as pre-event crowd caps, mandatory coordination with local law enforcement, designated celebration zones, and ticketed or limited-access fan events. The Council is expected to consult with state associations, security experts, and IPL franchise managements to build a framework that balances fan engagement with necessary safety protocols. While the IPL celebration regulations take centre stage, the meeting will also cover several other significant governance and operational issues: The Council will reassess the mechanisms in place to combat age-fudging in junior cricket, particularly affecting the Under-16 boys and Under-15 girls categories. Tighter enforcement and digital documentation are expected to be on the table. Venues for the upcoming India–New Zealand bilateral series are also expected to be finalised, with an emphasis on logistics, weather considerations, and crowd control. A complaint by Karimnagar District Cricket Association president V. Agam Rao, alleging misuse of BCCI funds meant for infrastructure in Telangana, will be reviewed. Acting on this, BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra has asked the Council to take 'appropriate action.' Player Conduct & Domestic Season Planning Updates to the BCCI Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials, as well as the tournament allowance policy for BCCI employees, will also be discussed. In addition, planning for the 2025–26 domestic season and training programs for umpires and match referees will feature on the agenda.
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
BCCI apex council to meet on June 14, IPL celebration protocols under review after Bengaluru tragedy
BCCI's apex council will set norms for victory celebrations. New Delhi: Following a deadly stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during an IPL match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will discuss establishing standardized guidelines for victory celebrations at its upcoming Apex Council meeting. This will be a key agenda item at the 28th meeting, scheduled for Saturday. A stampede at a stadium last Wednesday resulted in 11 deaths and 56 injuries. The incident occurred when approximately 250,000 fans gathered to see popular performers. The BCCI admitted room for improvement in managing the celebrations and will formally discuss the issue at an upcoming meeting. 'The need of formulation of norms for IPL victory celebration will be discussed during the meeting,' a BCCI source said. The cricket board will discuss venue selections for the India-New Zealand series and review its age verification program, designed to prevent underage participation in youth cricket. Karimnagar District Cricket Association president V. Agam Rao's April 2025 complaint alleging financial mismanagement in Telangana's cricket infrastructure development is expected to be addressed. Following a complaint, the BCCI Ombudsman, Justice Arun Mishra, instructed the Apex Council to address the issue. This matter will be reviewed at their Saturday meeting. The meeting agenda also includes reviewing the BCCI's player and team official code of conduct, the tournament allowance policy for BCCI staff, the upcoming 2025-26 domestic season, and umpire and match referee training programs.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
BCCI To Review IPL Celebration Norms After Stampede At Bengaluru Parade Tragedy
Last Updated: The BCCI's 28th Apex Council Meeting will discuss IPL victory celebration guidelines after a stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. The formulation of standard guidelines for IPL victory celebrations will be a key topic of discussion at the BCCI's 28th Apex Council Meeting on Saturday. This follows the tragic stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium last Wednesday, which resulted in 11 deaths and 56 injuries when approximately 250,000 fans gathered at the stadium and its vicinity to see their favourite stars. The BCCI acknowledged that the celebrations could have been better managed, and this issue will now be formally addressed. A BCCI source stated that the development of norms for IPL victory celebrations will be discussed. In addition, finalising the venues for the upcoming India-New Zealand series will be on the agenda. The Council is also expected to review the existing Age Verification Programme, designed to prevent age-fudging in age-group cricket, particularly in the Under-16 (boys) and Under-15 (girls) categories. Another significant issue to be addressed is the complaint lodged in April 2025 by Karimnagar District Cricket Association president V. Agam Rao. He alleged irregularities in the use of funds allocated for cricket infrastructure development in Telangana districts. BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra has directed the Apex Council to take appropriate action, and this matter will be discussed during Saturday's meeting. First Published: June 11, 2025, 22:25 IST
