The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will deliberate on setting standard procedures for IPL victory celebrations in its Apex Council meeting on June 14. The move comes in the wake of the tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) post-title event at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which left 11 people dead and over 50 injured.

 

The stampede occurred on June 4 after thousands gathered outside the stadium for a fan event celebrating RCB’s maiden IPL title. Although access was intended to be regulated via passes, a much larger crowd showed up, overwhelming the venue’s capacity. The state government has since blamed both RCB and the BCCI for not seeking formal permission and for failing to ensure crowd control. RCB announced a ₹10 lakh compensation for each victim's family. The franchise’s marketing head was arrested for negligence.

 

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Domestic Schedule, Conduct Code Also on BCCI's Agenda

 

Apart from addressing celebration protocols, the BCCI’s Apex Council will take up several other key items. Finalizing venues for New Zealand’s white-ball tour of India in early 2026 is on the list, with the tour comprising three ODIs and five T20Is.

 

The Council will also confirm the schedule for the 2025–26 domestic season. An important directive from the Ombudsman regarding alleged irregularities in the use of funds for cricket infrastructure in Telangana, based on a complaint by V. Agam Rao, will be discussed.

 

Additionally, the board is set to review the Code of Conduct for players and team officials. The Council will also examine policies related to tournament allowances for BCCI employees and proposed amendments to the Age Verification Programme (AVP) testing rules.

 

Appointments of coaches for umpires and match referees will be considered. Approvals for tenders related to broadcast graphics for domestic matches and verification of player registration documents are also expected to be addressed in the meeting.