Shivakumar vows IPL stays in Bengaluru, admits Chinnaswamy lapses, plans new stadium

• Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed IPL matches will continue at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, despite it being declared unsafe after a June 4 stampede that killed 11.
• A judicial commission deemed the stadium unsafe following the stampede, which occurred during celebrations for RCB's IPL title win.
• Shivakumar admitted lapses, promising improved crowd management and a full structural check of the stadium before any matches.
• The Karnataka government also plans to build a new, alternative cricket stadium in Bengaluru.
• ICC Women's World Cup matches were previously moved from Chinnaswamy due to safety concerns.

Why It Matters: Karnataka Dy CM ensures IPL matches stay in Bengaluru despite Chinnaswamy's unsafe status.