Bengaluru Stampede: RCB announces financial support for families of deceased

Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced compensation of Rs. 10 lakh for the kin of the 11 people who died in a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Thousands of fans had converged at the stadium on Wednesday in expectation of celebrating RCB’s maiden IPL title. Eleven people died while 33, … Read more

Bengaluru stampede fallout: KSCA officials resign over RCB victory parade tragedy

Two top Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials resigned in the aftermath of the stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives. A. Shankar and E.S. Jairam, the KSCA Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer, respectively, tendered their resignation on Saturday. “This is to inform that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate events that … Read more

How much money does BCCI make from one IPL? — The numbers behind IPL 2025

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League wound up on Tuesday with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning its first IPL title after it beat Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad. For over two months, IPL 2025 captivated audiences with its entertaining cricket, while also continuing to rake in revenue aplenty for all stakeholders. Here … Read more

Australia’s Starc comfortable with IPL pullout regardless of repercussion

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is comfortable with his decision to leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the India-Pakistan clashes last month regardless of any repercussions, the 35-year-old said. The IPL was suspended on May 9 in the wake of hostilities between the two. It resumed on May 17 after the nuclear-armed neighbours agreed … Read more

IPL 2025 — 10 big moments from 18th edition of Indian Premier League

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered an unforgettable season filled with thrilling encounters and record-breaking performances. From nail-biting finishes to individual brilliance and surprising upsets, this year’s tournament captivated fans worldwide. Here are the top 10 moments that defined IPL 2025: Dhoni returns as CSK captain MS Dhoni returned to captain … Read more

Indian sports wrap, June 6: Volleyball Federation of India elections set to be held

VOLLEYBALL VFI elections on June 7, overseen by Ad-Hoc Committee led by Rohit Rajpal The Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) is set to conduct its long-awaited elections on June 7, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, in accordance with a directive from the Delhi High Court. The federation was overseen during this time … Read more

Bengaluru stamede: Letter reveals KSCA sought permission for DNA Entertainment to hold RCB IPL celebrations at Vidhan Soudha

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had sought permission for RCB’s IPL trophy celebrations at Vidhan Soudha, a letter sent by it to the state government has revealed, reaffirming KSCA’s assertion that it facilitated approvals for the franchise, which is under fire following 11 deaths in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. After an FIR … Read more

NBA Finals, Game 1 — Haliburton last-second shot helps Pacers stun Thunder

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton sank the game-winning basket with 0.3 of a second remaining to give the Pacers a stunning 111-110 fightback victory over Oklahoma City in Thursday’s opening game of the NBA Finals. Haliburton, who had 14 points and 10 rebounds, gave the Pacers their only lead of the game on a dramatic 21-foot jump … Read more

KSCA officials moves High Court, seeks quashing of FIR in stampede case

Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Raghu Ram Bhat and a few other office bearers moved the Karnataka High Court on Friday seeking to quash the FIR filed against them in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case. Police on Thursday registered an FIR against RCB, event management firm DNA entertainment private limited, and Karnataka State Cricket … Read more

Bengaluru stampede: RCB marketing head, DNA staffers arrested after tragedy at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Bengaluru City Police has, late on Thursday night, arrested a top official of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and three from DNA Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. DNA Entertainment was the event management company which organised the RCB’s victory parade in the city that led to a stampede and 11 deaths. The arrests came hours after Chief Minister … Read more