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Follow UsRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) become the latest Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise to contribute to India's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. RCB have pledged assistance related to oxygen support and will also raise funds by auctioning signed special blue jerseys that they will be sporting during one of the upcoming IPL matches.
"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," Kohli said in a video posted by the franchise.
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. pic.twitter.com/jS5ndZR8dt
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 2, 2021
Other than RCB, franchises like Rajasthan Royals (RR), and players from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have also promised to donate money and oxygen cylinders to those in need. "The RCB is going to be sporting a special Blue jersey in one of the upcoming matches with key messaging on our match kits to pay our respect and show solidarity to all the front line heroes who have spent the majority of last year wearing PPE kits & leading the fight against the pandemic," Kohli said.
"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. We urge all of you to stay safe at home and get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity," he signed off.
RCB are due to take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad on Monday (May 3). India recently recorded four lakh fresh coronavirus cases in a single day with the states of Maharashtra and Delhi being major contributors.
(With inputs from PTI)