KSCA resignations start after RCB stampede; Cricket Giants fall

A tragic stampede took place during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory celebrations outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, June 4.

In the latest development, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials A. Shankar and E.S. Jairam have resigned from their positions.

RCB clinched their first-ever IPL title on Tuesday with a win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final. A large-scale celebration was organized outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

SHORTS

View More

Your daily dose of cricket!

Loading...

However, the joyous occasion turned tragic, resulting in the deaths of 11 people and leaving several others injured.

KSCA Secretary and Treasurer Resign After Stampede Tragedy During RCB’s Victory Celebrations

KSCA Secretary A Shankar and Treasurer E Jairam resigned from their posts on Friday, June 6.

In a press release, the duo stated that while their involvement in the event was minimal, they were stepping down out of moral responsibility. Their resignation letters were submitted to the KSCA President.

“This is to inform that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate events that have unfolded in the last two days and though our role was very limited, but owing moral responsibility, we wish to state that last night we have tendered our resignation to our respective posts as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, by way of a letter dated 06.06.2025 to the President of Karnataka State Cricket Association," the Secretary and Treasurer issued a press release.

#KSCA secretary and treasurer step down from their positions in the aftermath of #ChinnaswamyStadiumstampede pic.twitter.com/jAERnB2cX4

— Manuja (@manujaveerappa) June 7, 2025

Bengaluru Police Filed FIR Against RCB Franchise on Thursday

The Bengaluru Police registered an FIR on Thursday against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise following the deadly stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The FIR stated that police had previously denied RCB permission to host the event at the stadium.

Despite this, the celebration went ahead, leading to RCB being named as the primary accused, along with their event partner DNA Entertainment and the Karnataka State Cricket Association.

On Friday, newly appointed police commissioner SK Singh, who replaced the former top cop after the incident, arrested Nikhil Sosale, RCB’s Head of Marketing and Revenue.

However, the KSCA challenged the FIR in court, filing a writ petition that described the move as made under political pressure.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru End 18-Year Wait for IPL Title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title after a remarkable campaign in the 2025 season. They delivered consistent performance throughout the league stage, finishing second with nine wins and 19 points from 14 matches.

The Rajat Patidar-led team secured a top-two spot and faced Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the first qualifier, where they won convincingly by eight wickets to reach the final.

In the final, RCB batted first and posted a solid total of 190 for 9 in their 20 overs. Their disciplined bowling attack then restricted PBKS to 184 for 7, securing a six-run victory and their maiden IPL trophy. This was the first time RCB managed to claim the title.

Also read: Virat Kohli to be arrested? FIR filed against RCB giant, fans in shock