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Bengaluru police enhance IPL safety with holding areas, expanded exits, and 2,000 personnel
Bengaluru police conducted a second mock drill at M Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the IPL season, implementing safety measures following a fatal stampede in 2025. Six new holding areas will accommodate up to 20,000 spectators to prevent road crowding, and 45 exits—nearly double from last season—will be used to avoid bottlenecks. For match days, 2,000 police personnel will be deployed, Metro trains will run until 2 a.m. with increased frequency, and additional parking at 44 Metro stations will be available for ticket holders.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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DK Shivakumar Defends Congress MLAs' IPL Ticket Demands
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended demands by Congress legislators for VIP tickets to IPL matches, stating they are entitled to them as government members. He said he would address the issue with authorities, while some MLAs criticized the Karnataka State Cricket Association for not providing tickets and alleged black-market sales.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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IPL 2026: Indian contingent leads the way as overseas players allure fade
The Indian Premier League is shifting toward greater reliance on domestic talent, with all franchises now having homegrown captains. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's opening match at Chinnaswamy Stadium may be impacted by the likely absence of Australian pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, reinforcing teams' focus on building stable Indian cores.
Sportstar - Cricket
