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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

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

Punjab Kings assistant coach revealed an unheard IPL tale with Shreyas Iyer, highlighting his leadership duties

Brad Haddin highlighted Shreyas Iyer's brilliant leadership skills with an unheard IPL story

Under Iyer's leadership, PBKS made it to their first IPL final in 11 years

Shreyas Iyer in this frame

'They should consider Shreyas Iyer...': PBKS coach gives big 'captaincy' reminder to BCCI with unheard IPL story  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs to seal their maiden IPL title at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

RCB beat PBKS in IPL 2025 final to seal their maiden title. 

Diageo India flags RCB sale report as speculative in letter to stock exchange

 Virat Kohli (C), along with his teammates, takes a victory lap around the field as he celebrates with the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium 

Virat Kohli (C), along with his teammates, takes a victory lap around the field as he celebrates with the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium

RCB owner breaks silence on rumours of selling franchise stakes after IPL 2025 win

Punjab Kings batter Nehal Wadhera played a disappointing inning of 15 runs from 18 deliveries in the IPL 2025 final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru

PBKS were defeated by RCB in IPL 2025 final

Nehal Wadhera blamed himself for PBKS' defeat

Nehal Wadhera in this frame

'If I had played better...': Young PBKS star 'totally' blames himself for defeat to RCB in IPL 2025 final

Anil Kumble feels it will be a challenge for head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Suryakumar Yadav and the selectors to pick a team for T20 World Cup 2026.

Prabhsimran Singh had a breakthrough season, scoring over 500 runs in IPL 2025.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi cracked the fastest IPL ton by an Indian batter in his debut season.

Priyansh Arya justified the Rs 3.8 crore tag with outstanding performances. 

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Anil Kumble

'All of them will definitely be in contention for a World Cup spot': Anil Kumble backs these IPL batting sensations for spot in T20 World Cup 2026 squad 

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R Ashwin wants Gautam Gambhir to bring out the best from Rishabh Pant

Ashwin wants to see Pant converting his centuries into double centuries

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and star batter Rishabh Pant in frame

'If I was Gautam Gambhir, I would take Pant aside...': R Ashwin requests India's head coach to have a word with Rishabh to maximise his potential

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On Wednesday, both Paul Skenes and Jacob Misiorowski battled each other on the mound when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers locked horns.

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday. 

Jacob Misiorowski pitched five shutout innings while striking out eight and gave up two hits.

Paul Skenes struggled on the mound as he only lasted four innings in which he ended up giving four earned runs. 

Jacob Misiorowski and Paul Skenes in the frame

Paul Skenes offers candid advice to Jacob Misiorowski on MLB pressures

India Women tour of England 2025: Despite maintaining the tempo for a better part of the run chase, India fell short of the target by seven runs. 

England's Bryony Smith was the only half-centurion in the T20 warm-up game. 

Hollie Armitage and Smriti Mandhana missed their respective fifties.

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Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh

Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh's fiery knocks in vain as India lose high-scoring warm-up T20 game by 6 runs

Former India head coach Greg Chappell was all praise for Rishabh Pant following the Indian wicketkeeper-batter's twin tons against England

Rishabh Pant broke various records with his twin centuries at Headingley

Greg Chapell showered praise on Pant following his stunning batting display against England

Rishabh Pant in this frame

'Reminded me of Adam Gilchrist...': Ex-India coach heaps praise on Rishabh Pant following the 27-year-old's heroics in Headingley Test 

Legendary spinner R Ashwin has apparently challenged Mohammed Siraj to restrict the flow of runs after latter's shoddy bowling in the first Test against England

R Ashwin wants Mohammed Siraj to learn from Morne Morkel after poor show in 1st Test vs England

Mohammed Siraj could only take two wickets in the first Test against England

India's spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin in this frame

'My only question is to him: ‘Can you just dry up the runs?': R Ashwin asks tough question to India star after flop show in Headingley Test

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