BCCI cancels IPL opening ceremony to honour stampede victims

BCCI cancels IPL opening ceremony to honour stampede victims

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided on Thursday to cancel the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as a mark of respect for the victims of last year’s tragic stampede in Bengaluru, reports Daily Sun. The decision was taken ahead of the season-opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the...

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