RCB mourn death of longtime stadium drummer Deva

Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced the death of Deva on September 27. He had been the franchise's drummer at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium since its first IPL season.

Deva had been dealing with health complications and passed away at 64. RCB called him the 'Sivamani of Kannada' and said his rhythms had shaped the match-day atmosphere at the ground for nearly two decades.

The franchise thanked him for entertaining fans over the years and offered condolences to his family.