Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow over the tragic deaths of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, emphasizing that lives are more valuable than celebrations and urging better safety measures for future events. He also wished the Indian team success in their upcoming Test tour of England, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
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