Sports Bulletin For June 12: From Indian Cricketing Fraternity Mourning Air India Plane Crash To BCCI To Discuss About Bengaluru Stampede

Sports Bulletin For June 12: The Indian cricketing community mourns after a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. BCCI calls for a meeting following the RCB celebration stampede, while Riyan Parag is named Assam's captain for the Namibia tour.

Mitchell Starc breaks Shami's ICC finals record, and teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes 190 in a warm-up match. AB de Villiers pens an emotional note post-RCB title, and Rishabh Pant gears up for the England Tests and may more. Here's a look at the top 10 stories.

1) Air India Plane Crash: Indian Cricketing Fraternity Mourns, Sends Heartfelt Condolences

On Thursday morning, a devastating tragedy unfolded as an Air India flight with 242 passengers on board crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The horrifying incident has left the entire nation in shock and mourning.

In the wake of the heartbreaking accident, members of the Indian cricketing community have come forward to express their sympathies and support for those affected. Former cricketers like Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan, along with opener Shikhar Dhawan, posted emotional tributes on social media. Several IPL teams also conveyed their condolences, standing in solidarity with the victims and their families during this deeply painful time.

2) BCCI To Convene Apex Council Meeting To Discuss RCB's Victory Celebrations

Following the unfortunate stampede that occurred during the Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL title celebrations, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing to convene an apex council meeting to discuss the incident in detail. The gathering will focus on evaluating the circumstances that led to the chaos and exploring measures to prevent such occurrences at future events.

3) Riyan Parag Appointed One-Day Captain For Namibia Tour

Riyan Parag has been appointed as the captain of the Assam team for their upcoming five-match One-Day series against Namibia, set to commence on June 21 in Windhoek. All fixtures of the historic series will be held at the FNB Cricket Ground. This tour marks a crucial opportunity for emerging players from both sides to gain valuable international experience and showcase their skills on a prominent platform.

4) AB de Villiers Pens Emotional Note After RCB's Maiden IPL Title

AB de Villiers, a legendary figure in the history of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, shared an emotional message with the RCB family following the team's historic triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After years of waiting, the franchise finally clinched its first-ever IPL title, prompting de Villiers to express his heartfelt sentiments in a moving letter dedicated to the team and its passionate supporters.

5) Mitchell Star Breaks Mohammed Shami's World Record

Mitchell Starc led Australia's attack on Day 1 of the WTC 2025 Final against South Africa at Lord's, picking up two crucial wickets. He dismissed Aiden Markram for a duck in the first over and later removed Ryan Rickelton for 16. With Rickelton's wicket, Starc became the leading wicket-taker in ICC finals with 11 scalps, surpassing India's Mohammed Shami.

6) Vaibhav Suryavanshi Blasts 190 Runs From 90 Balls

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who impressed everyone with his stellar performances for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, continues to shine ahead of India's upcoming U-19 tour of England. The young batting sensation from Bihar reportedly showcased his explosive form in a recent practice match, hammering a sensational 190 runs off just 90 deliveries.

7) Bangladesh Chess Player Ashiya Sultana Denied Entry Into India, Deported Back Home

Ashiya Sultana, a Bangladeshi chess player traveling to India for the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament, was denied entry upon her arrival at Delhi airport. Sultana, who was accompanying 80-year-old chess veteran Sayedha Jasimunnessa Khatun (widely known as Rani Hamid), was reportedly blacklisted by the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

Sources indicate that the 37-year-old had previously participated in a chess event in Kolkata while visiting India on a medical visa-a violation of visa conditions. As a result, she was stopped by immigration officials, detained at the airport, and deported the following day.

8) We are Closing In Magnus Carlsen's Level: Praggnanandhaa

Praggnanandhaa remains keenly aware of the current discourse in the global chess community, especially after Magnus Carlsen's recent comments questioning whether any young players are ready to take over the top spot. In a conversation with News18, the Indian chess sensation acknowledged the strength of experienced players, stating, "The older players have more experience for sure."

However, he was quick to highlight the rapid progress of the younger generation, adding, "We're improving rapidly, and young players are already achieving great results. Maybe we're not completely at their level yet, but we're very close."

9) 'Reporting For National Duty': Rishabh Pant Poses In Whites Ahead Of England Tests

India's dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant expressed his excitement for the upcoming five-match Test series against England by posting a photo of himself in the traditional Test attire on social media.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Pant shared the image dressed in his Test whites and captioned it, "Reporting for national duty."

10) Viktor Gyokeres Refuses To Play For Sporting CP, Feels Betrayed By Club President: Report

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly refused to play for Sporting CP again, frustrated over the club's alleged failure to honour a gentleman's agreement for his transfer. The Swedish striker, a top target for Arsenal and Manchester United, expected to leave for €60m plus €10m in add-ons, far below his €100m release clause.