In the season-opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, both teams are paying tribute to the 11 fans who tragically died in a stampede outside the stadium during RCB’s title celebrations last year. Players from both teams are wearing black armbands in memory of the fans, and they also warmed up wearing jerseys with the number 11.
In addition to wearing black armbands and warming up with special jerseys, the teams have also reserved 11 seats in the stadium in honor of the fans who lost their lives. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has unveiled a memorial at the stadium to further commemorate the fans.
Before the match began, both teams observed a minute of silence to pay their respects to the fans who passed away. This gesture of remembrance and tribute shows the solidarity and empathy of the cricket community in honoring those who have lost their lives in such a tragic event.
The memorial and tributes serve as a reminder of the importance of safety and the well-being of fans at sporting events. It is a touching gesture from both teams to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the stampede. The black armbands, special jerseys, reserved seats, and minute of silence all contribute to creating a respectful and solemn atmosphere at the match in memory of the fans who are no longer with us.
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