IPL opening ceremony in Bengaluru? BCCI takes big call before RCB vs SRH

In a poignant tribute to the 11 victims of last year's Bengaluru stampede, the BCCI has cancelled the IPL 2026 opening ceremony. Instead, a grand closing ceremony is planned for the final on May 31. This decision marks a solemn remembrance of the tragedy that occurred during RCB's title celebrations, prioritizing respect over pre-match festivities. In a poignant tribute to the 11 victims of last y

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Background

ear's Bengaluru stampede, the BCCI has cancelled the IPL 2026 opening ceremony. Instead, a grand closing ceremony is planned for the final on May 31. This decision marks a solemn remembrance of the tragedy that occurred during RCB's title celebrations, prioritizing respect over pre-match festivities.

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