The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the formation of a three-member committee to establish comprehensive guidelines for future victory celebrations, following the tragic stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 title win.
Key Decisions from the BCCI Apex Council Meeting
- Committee Formation: The panel includes Devajit Saikia (Chairperson), Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, and Rajeev Shukla, tasked with drafting guidelines within 15 days.
- Stampede Aftermath: The incident led to 11 deaths and multiple injuries, prompting urgent action.
- Future Safety Measures: The guidelines will focus on crowd control, security protocols, and event management to prevent similar tragedies.
Additional Announcements from the Meeting
- Venues for India vs. New Zealand Home Series Finalized:
- ODIs: Baroda (Jan 11), Rajkot (Jan 14), Indore (Jan 18).
- T20Is: Nagpur (Jan 21), Raipur (Jan 23), Guwahati (Jan 25), Vizag (Jan 28), Trivandrum (Jan 31).
- Domestic Cricket Updates:
- Duleep Trophy & Senior Women’s Challenger tournaments will now feature six zonal teams.
- Promotion/relegation rules revised for Plate and Elite groups.
Future Outlook
The BCCI’s swift action underscores its commitment to fan safety and responsible event management. The upcoming guidelines aim to set new standards for post-match celebrations, ensuring secure and well-organized events.
For more updates on cricket policies and tournament developments, stay tuned! 🚀
