India, Aug. 22 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the much-awaited first IPL trophy in their franchise's history this summer, as Rajat Patidar led the unit to a famous victory over Punjab Kings to end 18 years of waiting for the loyal Bengaluru fans. However, it is a victory and a moment that will always have a tragic edge follow it around, with the injuries and deaths caused in the subsequent trophy presentation back home in Bengaluru casting a dark cloud over the emotions and celebration of the triumph.

It is something that RCB as a franchise will have to contend with in the years to come, but still something that those in its positions of power do not want to hide from. Given that it was a tragedy that took the life of RCB supporte...