DK Shivakumar: Chinnaswamy Stadium to retain IPL hosting

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed Chinnaswamy Stadium will continue to host IPL matches.
• The announcement addresses concerns following a June 2025 stampede at the stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebration.
• Shivakumar assured proper crowd management measures will be implemented to prevent future incidents.
• A new large stadium will be constructed, and IPL will not be shifted from Chinnaswamy, which is considered the pride of Bengaluru.

Why It Matters: Future IPL matches secured for Chinnaswamy Stadium despite safety doubts.