RCB Honors Fallen Fans with No.11 Tribute

In a heartfelt tribute, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players will don the jersey No.11 during practice on match days in the upcoming IPL season. This honor is for 11 fans who tragically lost their lives in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium last year. Permanent seats will also commemorate the fans.

In a solemn tribute, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players will wear jersey No.11 during practice sessions on match days in the upcoming IPL season. This gesture honors the 11 fans who tragically died in a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium last year.

The tragedy occurred on June 4, during chaotic celebrations following RCB's maiden IPL trophy win. Massive crowds, poor security oversight, and insufficient clearances were blamed for the unfortunate incident, which drew significant criticism towards the franchise.

RCB CEO Rajesh Menon announced that, in addition to the jersey tribute, 11 permanent seats will be marked in Chinnaswamy Stadium in honor of the fallen fans. RCB will hold its season-opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the venue, before staging two matches at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.

(With inputs from agencies.)