Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17pm on 28 Mar 2026,Saturday Sports
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) paid emotional tribute to 11 fans who died in the tragic stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium last year during their title celebrations as the team hosted their IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Before the match, a one‑minute silence was observed, and players from both teams wore black armbands and special jerseys with the number 11. Additionally, 11 seats at the stadium will remain empty throughout the season as a lasting mark of respect for the lost supporters, highlighting RCB’s commitment to honouring their fans’ memory. (PC: India Today)
