Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Cricket Fans' Frenzy Damages Bengaluru's Cubbon Park
Cricket fans caused significant damage to Cubbon Park in Bengaluru.
Around 2 lakh fans gathered near Vidhana Soudha.
In their excitement, they damaged many plants, including saplings, bushes, and trees.
Topiary structures and parts of the irrigation system were also damaged.
The horticulture department estimates it will cost about Rs 25 lakh to repair and replant the garden.
Officials tried to reason with fans, but they were ignored, resulting in extensive damage.
Approximately 2 lakh cricket fans gathered near Vidhana Soudha.
Cubbon Park and surrounding areas sustained damage due to the fan presence.
Close to one lakh saplings, bushes, trees, and annuals were damaged.
70-75 topiary structures were damaged beyond repair.
Horticulture officials estimate the regeneration cost to be around Rs 25 lakh.
- Who
- Cricket fans and horticulture department officials.
- What
- Damage to Cubbon Park, including plants and infrastructure, caused by cricket fans.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, and surrounding areas in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Fans gathered to see cricketers, leading to the damage of the park.
- Estimated crowd size
- Approximately 2 lakh
- Cubbon Park's official name
- Sri Chamarajendra Park
- Damaged plants
- Close to one lakh
- Damaged topiary structures
- 70-75
- Regeneration cost
- Rs 25 lakh (estimated)
