Bangladesh cricket in turmoil: What does this mean for T20 World Cup?
Over the past few months, the BCCI has shifted several major events from Chinnaswamy. The Duleep Trophy and the India–South Africa A series were moved to the Board’s Center of Excellence on the outskirts of the city. Even the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 matches originally scheduled at the stadium, including the final, have been relocated.Administratively, the KSCA also went through a turbulent phase. The association operated without a treasurer and secretary for months after both officials resigned citing moral responsibility following the incident.The tragedy itself occurred on 4 June 2025, when a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s maiden IPL title celebrations led to the death of eleven people and 56 injuries. Thousands of fans gathered near the stadium for a felicitation ceremony for the team as the situation spiraled out of control.With the government’s permission now in place, the Chinnaswamy Stadium will gradually return to the international and IPL calendar, marking a significant step towards normalcy after one of the darkest chapters in its history.