M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Gets Green Light for IPL, International Matches!

• Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has received permission from the Karnataka Home Department to host IPL and international cricket matches again.
• The permission ends months of uncertainty following an accident during IPL 2025 celebrations, which led to the stadium's removal from the cricket calendar.
• KSCA official Vinay Mruthyunjaya confirmed compliance with conditions laid down by the government and authorities, including recommendations from Justice Michael D'Cunha's report.
• The stadium was previously barred after a stampede on June 4, 2025, during RCB's IPL title win celebrations, resulting in 11 deaths and 56 injuries.
• BCCI had shifted major tournaments like Duleep Trophy, India-South Africa Men's A Series, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup from the venue.

Why It Matters: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is cleared to host IPL and international cricket after addressing safety concerns.