Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday knowledgeable that the franchise will likely be making a monetary contribution to assist the healthcare infrastructure associated to Oxygen assist in Bengaluru and different cities of the nation.
Kohli additionally mentioned within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 RCB will likely be sporting a particular “blue jersey” in one of many upcoming video games to pay respect and show solidarity to all of the front-line heroes who’ve led the struggle in opposition to coronavirus pandemic.
“RCB has identified key areas where much needed help is required immediately in healthcare infrastructure related to Oxygen support in Bangalore and other cities, and will be making a financial contribution towards this,” mentioned Kohli in a video posted on RCB’s Twitter.
“This season RCB is going to be sporting a special Blue jersey in 1 of the upcoming matches with key messaging on the match kit to pay our respect and show solidarity to all the front line heroes who have spent last year wearing PPE kits and leading the fight against the pandemic,” he added.
RCB has recognized key areas the place a lot wanted assistance is required instantly in healthcare infrastructure associated to Oxygen assist in Bangalore and different cities, and will likely be making a monetary contribution in the direction of this. pic.twitter.com/jS5ndZR8dt
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 2, 2021
The Bengaluru-based franchise may also public sale all of the signed participant jerseys from the sport to elevate cash for supporting healthcare infrastructure.
“RCB will also auction all the signed player jerseys from this game to raise money and add to our earlier financial contribution supporting healthcare infrastructure related to oxygen support. We also urge you stay home and get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity,” mentioned Kohli.
Meanwhile, India reported 3,92,488 new COVID-19 instances, 3689 deaths, and three,07,865 discharges within the final 24 hours, as per the most recent replace by Union Health Ministry on Sunday.
RCB is on the third spot with 10 factors within the IPL factors desk and can subsequent lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday.