Speaking at the press conference on Thursday ahead of India's tour of England, Gambhir didn바카라™t mince his words. He slammed the culture of parades and also the management that organized without preparations
The joy of Royal Challengers Bengaluru바카라™s maiden IPL title win quickly turned into heartbreak as a stampede during the team바카라™s victory parade to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and around 45 injured on Wednesday. Among the casualties was a 14-year-old, casting a dark shadow over what was meant to be a historic celebration.
The tragic incident prompted strong reactions from the cricketing fraternity, including India바카라™s national team head coach Gautam Gambhir. Speaking at the press conference on Thursday ahead of India's tour of England, Gambhir didn바카라™t mince his words. He slammed the culture of parades and also the management that organized without preparations.
바카라śI was never a believer in having a roadshow,바카라ť he said. 바카라śWe need to be responsible citizens. If we weren바카라™t ready to hold a roadshow, we shouldn바카라™t have done that.바카라ť
The Karnataka High Court, taking suo motu cognizance of the tragedy, held a hearing on Thursday to discuss administrative lapses. The court has adjourned proceedings to Tuesday, seeking further clarity on the crowd management plans.
Karnataka바카라™s Chief Minister has announced that all medical treatment for the injured -- whether in private or government hospitals -- will be provided free of charge. Meanwhile, the RCB franchise has pledged 10 Lakh INR in support to the families of the deceased.
At the same press conference, Gambhir, alongside captain Shubman Gill, also addressed questions about India's upcoming five-match Test series against England.
When asked about Jasprit Bumrah바카라™s availability for the series, Gambhir said:
바카라śWe haven바카라™t taken a call on which three Tests Jasprit Bumrah will play.바카라ť
Gambhir ensured the selection for the best playing XIs for India's red-ball series at the Lords, while hinting at a flexible squad selection strategy.
바카라śWe will select the best playing eleven which can give us results, keeping conditions in mind,바카라ť he added.
바카라śWe will not judge anyone on the basis of one or two Tests.바카라ť
India바카라™s five-match Test series against England begins on June 20, with the first Test scheduled at Headingley Carnegie in Leeds.