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In the aftermath of the stampede during RCB's victory celebrations, the BCCI has set guidelines for IPL franchises to follow from next season.

The IPL franchise will have to seek permission from BCCI to hold victory celebrations.

The IPL franchise will not have victory parades and celebrations in haste.

The IPL franchise will have to ensure security protocol is followed during celebrations. 

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar

Exclusive: After stampede during RCB's victory celebrations, BCCI to enforce strict rules and security protocols to follow for IPL franchises

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi was suspended and fined by the BCCI during IPL 2025 for his 'notebook celebration' 

Digvesh Rathi was fined three times by BCCI for his controversial celebration

Yograj Singh slammed BCCI for taking actions against Rathi 

Digvesh Rathi in this frame

'Nonsense...': Ex-India star brutally criticizes BCCI for fining Digvesh Rathi over 'notebook celebration' in IPL 2025

Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler recalled feeling the weight of expectations after a record-breaking season. He talked to Virat Kohli during a training session which helped him manage expectations during the IPL.

Jos Buttler holds the record for most runs by an overseas player in an IPL season.

Buttler hailed IPL as the 'best cricket academy in the world'.

Buttler was roped in by Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.

Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli

'Sometimes I pick up my bat and I feel like I don't how to play': Jos Buttler reveals conversation with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023

RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik stayed silent as former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain asked him about the conversation during strategic timeout in the IPL 2025 final.

RCB opener Virat Kohli scored 43 runs from 35 balls in IPL 2025 final.

Punjab Kings' Afghan pacer Azmatullah Omarzai dismissed Kohli in the 15th over.

Dinesh Karthik opted not to reveal what he told Kohli during the strategic timeout.

Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik

'What is this man telling one of the greatest batters': Former England captains grill Dinesh Karthik over '5-minute lecture' to Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 final

AB de Villiers became a name synonym with Royal Challengers Bengaluru but before joining forces with Virat Kohli he was at Delhi Daredevils where he did not get the backing he expected.

AB de Villiers had an excellent season for Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2009.

De Villiers claims he was told he would be retained but was released. 

De Villiers enjoyed spending time with Glenn McGrath and Daniel Vettori at Delhi Daredevils. 

Matthew Hayden, AB de Villiers

'There were lots of poisonous characters in Delhi Daredevils side': AB de Villiers' shocking statement 15 years after leaving IPL franchise

The Bengaluru stampede during RCB victory celebrations killed 11 people and leaving many injured. In hindsight, Robin Uthappa feels that the celebrations could've taken place a day later.

Robin Uthappa said he was angry for almost a day after learning about the stampede.

Uthappa feels that the RCB victory celebrations could've waited a day.

Uthappa feels sad for fans, players and others as the victory has been marred by loss of lives.

Robin Uthappa

'Doing it the very next day was an error in judgment': Robin Uthappa 'angry' over Bengaluru stampede during RCB's victory celebrations

The stampede in Bengaluru happened last Wednesday when nearly 2.5 lakh fans thronged the stadium and its surrounding areas to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars, leading to a stampede that left 11 dead and 56 injured.

BCCI's 28th Apex Council Meeting will take place on June 14. 

RCB defeated PBKS to win their maiden IPL title. 

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru kisses the IPL trophy alongside teammates following the team's victory in the 2025 IPL Final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium

BCCI Apex council: IPL governing body to discuss norms for tournament's victory celebrations after Bengaluru stampede

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It happened after Kelce shared expert advice on tight end play.

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Mohammad Kaif feels Shubman Gill captained better than Ben Stokes in the first Test against England which India ended up losing

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India captain Shubman Gill (L) and England skipper Ben Stokes in frame

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