Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium has been declared ‘unsuitable and unsafe for mass gatherings’ by the Justice John Michael D’Cunha Commission. The commission was appointed by the Karnataka Government following a tragic incident that occurred on June 4.
The incident took place a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title. To celebrate the long-awaited trophy, a parade and felicitation ceremony were initially planned. However, the idea of a parade was dropped due to security concerns.
But that couldn’t stop the mayhem, as a massive crowd gathered outside the Bengaluru stadium to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. The uncontrollable crowd led to the death of eleven people, with more than 30 others reported injured.
The event sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity, leaving many questions unanswered. Mounting pressure on the state government led to the formation of a commission to investigate the matter in detail.
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New home ground for RCB in IPL 2026?
Recently, the commission, led by Justice John Michael D’Cunha, declared the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium unfit to host large-scale events. This raises serious concerns over its ability to host the upcoming Women’s World Cup and the cash-rich league next year.
If the venue is not given the green light, RCB will be allotted a new home stadium for IPL 2026 — a significant blow to the defending champions, who have adapted well to their home ground and enjoy unparalleled support from their loyal fanbase.
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