“We return to this space today” - RCB breaks three-month silence on social media

On Thursday, August 28, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise had put a halt to their three-month silence on social media platforms with a heartfelt message and a candid post addressing their fans.

Notably, during the tragedy at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025, a total of 11 people lost their lives and 56 others got injured in the stampede. After the tragedy, the franchise received a lot of criticism across social platforms. 

A few days later, RCB announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each of the deceased families and launched the “RCB Cares” fund to support injured fans and provide medical assistance. On Thursday, the franchise returned to Instagram with a statement. 

"It's been close to three months since we last posted here. The silence wasn't absence. It was grief. This space was once filled with energy, memories and moments that you enjoyed the most. But June 4th changed everything. That day broke our hearts, and the silence since then has been our way of holding space,” the statement read.

“In that silence, we've been grieving. Listening. Learning. And slowly, we've begun to build something more than just a response. Something we truly believe in. That's how RCB Cares came to life. It grew out of a need to honour, to heal, and to stand beside our fans. A platform for meaningful action shaped by our community and fans,” the statement added.

“We return to this space today, not with celebration but with care. To share. To stand with you. To walk forward, together. To continue being the pride of Karnataka. RCB Cares. And we always will. More details soon," the statement concluded. 

https://x.com/RCBTweets/status/1960923232170819738

It’s important to note that the tragedy has tarnished the reputation of M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the ICC announced that Mumbai will replace Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.

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