Virat Kohli breaks his silence after people get killed in a stampede during RCB's IPL 2025 triumph celebrations

Virat Kohli and RCB team were criticised for continuing their celebrations despite people outside the stadium losing their lives.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli broke his silence after people lost their lives in a stampede during the team’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 triumph celebrations. He expressed his disappointment with the development, saying that he is gutted. 

The victory celebration of the RCB didn’t go as they would’ve wanted. After winning the IPL title after a long wait of 18 years, the Rajat Patidar-led side flew back home to Bengaluru and planned a grand celebration at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is their home ground. 

RCB planned a victory parade followed by the celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, but it turned into a horrific event. This is because the cases of stampedes came from the area, and as per the various media reports, more than 11 people lost their lives while more than 50 were injured. 

At loss of words, Absolutely gutted – Virat Kohli reacts after people get killed in a stampede during RCB’s IPL 2025 triumph celebrations 

As the incident happened and the people lost their lives, RCB players, as well as the management, came under massive pressure. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and others were criticised a lot for continuing their celebrations despite people outside the stadium losing their lives. 

After the celebrations, the franchise then released the official statement, mourning the tragic loss of lives during their celebrations. Even Virat Kohli shared the same post, expressing his grief. He posted the same message with the caption: “At loss of words. Absolutely gutted.”

The post from RCB read: 

“We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us.” 

“RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed, the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe.” 

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Coming to the IPL 2025, RCB beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the tournament by six runs at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli ended as the top run-getter for his franchise with 657 runs at an average of 54.82. He also hit eight fifties.

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