Virat Kohli expresses condolences for the victims of the stampede during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations. RCB announced financial assistance and launched ‘RCB Cares’ to support the bereaved families.
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper and veteran batter Virat Kohli has expressed his condolences and support for the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team’s victory celebrations on June 4.
The stampede, which occurred as an estimated crowd of nearly 3 lakh people gathered to witness RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy celebrations, claimed 11 lives and left over 50 others injured.
Virat Kohli’s statement
“Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should’ve been the happiest moment in our franchise’s history… turned into something tragic. I’ve been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part of our story now. Together, we will move forward with care, respect and responsibility,” Kohli said in a post shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on social media platform X.
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In the aftermath of the tragedy, RCB last month announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the deceased. The franchise, along with fans and members of the cricketing fraternity, expressed grief and solidarity.
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RCB launches ‘RCB Cares’ to support bereaved families
In a post on its official Instagram handle, the franchise expressed grief over the loss and assured continuous support to the bereaved families under their new initiative, “RCB CARES.”
“Our hearts broke on June 4, 2025. We lost eleven members of the RCB family. They were part of us. Part of what makes our city, our community & our team unique. Their absence will echo in the memories of each one of us,” the statement read.
𝗥𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆
RCB Cares is our long-term commitment to support, empower and elevate our 12th Man Army, through meaningful action.
▪ Provide support that goes beyond financial aid
▪ Build safe… pic.twitter.com/ceNbzPk0dzAd4
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) September 1, 2025
RCB further stated that the Rs 25 lakh aid is not just financial support, but also a “promise of compassion, unity, and ongoing care” for the affected families. RCB outlined the framework of RCB Cares on Monday, its long-term commitment to fans. The programme focuses on supporting, empowering, and elevating the 12th Man Army through meaningful actions.
Over the coming months, after obtaining necessary permissions, RCB Cares will extend its support beyond financial aid to provide fast, transparent, and compassionate assistance to fans and families impacted.
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