In response to the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives on June 4, 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a crucial step during its recent Apex Council meeting.
A three-member committee has been formed to prevent similar incidents in the future. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will head the committee, with treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia and vice-president Rajeev Shukla serving as members.
The panel has been directed to draft safety guidelines within 15 days. The stampede occurred just a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their maiden IPL title. In response, RCB has pledged Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance to each bereaved family.
Domestic Season 2025–26: Full Schedule Revealed
The BCCI also finalized the schedule for India’s 2025–26 domestic season. The season will kick off with the prestigious Duleep Trophy on August 28, 2025, at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), culminating in the final on September 15.
The Ranji Trophy will follow a two-phase league format: Phase one will be held from October 15 to November 19, 2025, while the second phase will resume on January 22 and run till February 1, 2026. The knockout stage will begin on February 6, with the final set for February 28, 2026.
Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Details
India’s premier 50-over tournament, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, will commence on December 24, 2025. The league matches will be hosted in Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Rajkot, and Bengaluru, with the final league game slated for January 8, 2026. The knockout matches, from January 12 to 18, will be played at the CoE.
Meanwhile, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s top domestic T20 competition, will run from November 26 to December 8, 2025. Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata will host the group stage, while the knockout rounds will take place in Indore from December 12 to 18, 2025.
These announcements signal BCCI’s commitment to both player safety and a well-structured domestic calendar following a challenging period in Indian cricket.
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