RCB, who won their maiden title last season on their 18th attempt, begin their defence at the same venue where the stampede took place last year. RCB will leave 11 seats empty at the stadium, and players will wear black armbands.
India, one of the world’s largest crude oil importers, depends on foreign suppliers for more than 85 per cent of its oil needs, with Russia as the biggest supplier.
"I, Balendra Shah, in the name of the country and people, pledge that I will be loyal to the constitution," Shah said, dressed in black, including his dark sunglasses.
