Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted on social media for the first time in 84 days, announcing the launch of RCB Cares.
The franchise, which has over 7 million followers on X and 21 million on Instagram, had not posted on social media since June 5, following the stampede incident outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4 during the victory parade.
The franchise said that it was in grief following the tragic incident that killed 11 people. "Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you! It's been close to three months since we last posted here. The Silence wasnโt 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. In that silence, weโve been grieving. Listening. Learning," RCB said.
The franchise further said it has taken a new initiative that is "more than just a response" and announced RCB Cares, which is a platform for action by the community and fans adding that more details will follow.
"And slowly, weโve begun to build something more than just a response. Something we truly believe in. Thatโs 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 & fans. 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."
RCB won the IPL for the first time in 18 years on June 3. However, tragedy struck when stampede took place on June 4 outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, killing 11 people during the victory celebrations.
The franchise, which has over 7 million followers on X and 21 million on Instagram, had not posted on social media since June 5, following the stampede incident outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4 during the victory parade.
The franchise said that it was in grief following the tragic incident that killed 11 people. "Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you! It's been close to three months since we last posted here. The Silence wasnโt 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. In that silence, weโve been grieving. Listening. Learning," RCB said.
Dear 12th Man Army, this is our heartfelt letter to you!
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) August 28, 2025
๐๐โ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ.
The Silence wasnโt Absence. It was Grief.
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The franchise further said it has taken a new initiative that is "more than just a response" and announced RCB Cares, which is a platform for action by the community and fans adding that more details will follow.
"And slowly, weโve begun to build something more than just a response. Something we truly believe in. Thatโs 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 & fans. 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."
RCB won the IPL for the first time in 18 years on June 3. However, tragedy struck when stampede took place on June 4 outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, killing 11 people during the victory celebrations.
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