The defending IPL champions are in discussion to host their home matches at the MCA Stadium following the tragic stampede outside their ground in Bengaluru.

The Maharashtra Cricket Association is in conversation with Royal Challengers Bengaluru to offer the IPL franchise a home for the 2026 edition of the tournament, as per reports. MCA secretary Kamlesh Pisal explained that the MCA Stadium in Gahunje, Pune is in line to act as a temporary home for the franchise after the tragic stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in May this year.

With the Chinnaswamy Stadium needing to be updated following the lives lost during the IPL franchise’s victory parade, the Karnataka Cricket Association’s flagship ground was overlooked for the recently concluded Women’s ODI World Cup as well as the u

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