World Cup In Bengaluru Doubtful, Stampede Marring Legacy? |First Sports With Rupha Ramani |N18G

Bengaluru’s iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, home to RCB and a hub of cricketing passion, might be losing its legacy following the horrific post-IPL stampede. What was supposed to be a moment of joy turned into a tragedy that now casts a dark cloud over the upcoming Women's World Cup 2025. With legal tussles between RCB, the Karnataka State Cricket Association, and the state government intensifying, the city may lose its hosting rights for crucial World Cup games, including the opening India V Sri Lanka clash. Rupha Ramani looks into what this ruling means, who it impacts the most, and why Bengaluru is irreplaceable as a host city. From sporting culture to fan loyalty, this is not just a logistical issue; it might prove to be a blow to Indian cricket.

Also on the show, the war of words between England and Australia had already begun before the Ashes. David Warner taunted Joe Root, and England hit back. After an Aussie broadcaster mocked Ben Stokes, it is now former players trolling England. Have the mind games already begun? And Son Heung-Min has joined LAFC in a record move. With the US hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country is doing everything to crack the football market. With Son in and MLS already boasting of Lionel Messi and other top names, will MLS become the launchpad for America's football dreams?

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