Virat Kohli Post for Bengaluru Stampede: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ‘IPL 2025 celebrated the historic victory in mourning when a stampede occurred during the trophy parade outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 4 June 2025. In this sad incident, 11 people lost their lives and more than 30 people were injured. RCB veteran player and Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has shared a emotional post on this incident. Kohli wrote a passionate caption on his social media account Instagram, posting the official statement of RCB franchise.

‘No words to say’

Kohli, posting the official statement of RCB franchise on his Instagram, wrote the caption, ‘I do not have words to say. I am completely broken. This small, but deep message from Virat Kohli reflects the pain in his heart and his sensitivity to this tragic event. The players and management of the team are all shocked by the fans who came to celebrate the victory of RCB in this way. On this post of Kohli, a fan wrote, ‘We lost true fans.’

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 4, 2025

RCB franchise also expressed grief

RCB also expressed grief by issuing an official statement after the incident. The team said, “The unfortunate incidents that came out through media reports are very sad and followed all guidelines and advice.” He also clarified that as soon as he came to know about the situation, he revised his program and followed the advice of the administration.

This incident is also more tragic because RCB won its first IPL title after a long wait of 18 years and a large number of fans gathered to celebrate this historic moment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and other sports personalities have also expressed condolences on this tragic incident. The Karnataka government has announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased and free treatment for the injured.