Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has decided to wear blue jersey, resembling personal protective equipment, instead of usual red in one of the upcoming IPL games as a tribute to all front-line heroes who are working tirelessly against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Also, the Bangalore-based franchise has announced to make financial contributions by donating 100 ventilators and 100 oxygen concentrators in Bangalore and other cities in the fight against Covid-19. The franchisee has joined hands with the Gate India Foundation for this compassionate gesture.
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Also, RCB will auction all signed blue jerseys to raise money for supporting healthcare infrastructure. Royal Challengers Bangalore is scheduled to take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their upcoming IPL match on Monday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
“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,” said 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 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,” said Kohli.