RCB facing an indefinite ban? Here's the latest update from the BCCI

Instead of a safe exit, the exciting management of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is facing a more complicated situation due to the tragic stampede incident outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives and left many people injured who were there to celebrate RCB's IPL 2025 triumph.

Now, according to some of the latest media reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) can impose a potential ban on the sale of the RCB franchise. In a previous report, just after the Bengaluru Stampede incident, it was claimed that the present authority has been in search of an appropriate buyer to sell one of the popular franchise teams of the cricket world.

BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra has directed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to file replies about the tragic incident because of possible negligence from both ends. Regarding this, a former complaint was filed by Vikash Kumar on June 12. As the incident is under investigation and the exact reason has yet to be explored, BCCI took a strict stance. 

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BCCI Ombudsman said this in a written format 

Justice (Retired) Mishra in his directive mentioned, "This complaint has been filed in relation to the unfortunate stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 04.06.2025. The complaint alleges gross negligence and violation of safety norms by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. The complainant submits that accountability must be fixed. Prayer has been made for the suspension of the RCB franchise and for invalidating ongoing sale negotiations."

RCB, one of the original IPL franchises, was initially owned by Vijay Mallya before Diageo acquired United Spirits and took control of the team. This season, the Bengaluru-based side finally broke its long-standing title drought by winning its maiden IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.