RCB will be banned in IPL 2026? BCCI can take a big decision after Bangalore stampede scandal

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|09-06-2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were not happy after winning the IPL 2025 title. A grand Victory Parade and Celebration plan was made in Bengaluru for the first time the trophy team by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. But this celebration turned into mourning, when a huge crowd outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium caused a stampede. In this accident, 11 people lost their lives and dozens were injured. Now FIR has been lodged on RCB and BCCI can take a big decision on the team’s participation in IPL 2026 regarding this incident.

FIR, resignation and arrest after the accident

The situation has become very serious after this accident. Two Karnataka Cricket Association (KCA) officials have resigned, while one person has also been arrested. The RCB team is currently trapped in the midst of this controversy. The BCCI is investigating whether the default in the security system was directly to the management of RCB. If the team’s negligence is proved, BCCI may have to take tough steps.

Public safety condition is in IPL contract

All the franchises of the IPL may be operated as private companies, but they are operated under BCCI’s fixed contracts. These contracts have clear rules regarding public safety. If the investigating agencies directly hold the RCB management responsible for this negligence, then the BCCI can not only impose a fine on the RCB, but can also take a big step like to take out the IPL 2026.

Celebration in mourning the next day of victory

RCB won its first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings on Tuesday. The next day of the victory, the team reached Bangalore on Wednesday and there was a grand celebration in the city. But when millions of fans gathered outside the stadium, the situation worsened. The system of police and organizers failed and stampede. In this accident, 11 people died and many were seriously injured.

Will RCB be banned?

After this incident, everyone’s attention is on the BCCI as the fans are concerned whether the IPL 2026 will be played without Royal Challengers Bangalore. In this case, the BCCI will soon decide whether RCB should be banned.

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