Rohit Sharma promotes 'Save The Rhino' campaign in IPL 2021 opener
Chennai, Apr 10: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma wore shoes highlighting the "Great One-Horned Rhinoceros" during the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore to help build awareness for the need to conserve the endangered species.
This IPL Rohit has taken a unique approach to speak about up a cause that he has long supported the conservation of the Great One-Horned Rhinoceros or the Indian Rhino.
The swashbuckling batsman sported a unique design of his IPL cricket shoes which showcased the endangered species on them.
The Indian rhinoceros faces several threats, including poaching, habitat loss and mass mortality from inbreeding and disease.
Defending champions MI lost the match by two wickets at the at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
Yesterday when I walked on to the field it was more than just a game for me. Playing cricket is my dream and helping make this world a better place is a cause we all need to work towards. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/fM22VolbYq
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 10, 2021
It was special for me to take a cause so close to my heart with me on the field while I do what I love. Every step matters. ?❤️ (2/2)
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 10, 2021
The great mams boots last night in the @IPL opener. @ImRo45 continually playing for a cause - SAVING RHINOS! ??? pic.twitter.com/aGTveMOWBh
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4 killed, 27 injured in bus-truck collision on Jaipur-Bikaner National Highway
Jaipur (PTI): Four people were killed and 27 others injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck on Jaipur-Bikaner National Highway in the Sikar district of Rajasthan on Tuesday night.
The sleeper bus was travelling from Bikaner towards Jaipur when they rammed into each other.
The police said that four persons died in the accident, adding that 15 injured were admitted to the Sikar district hospital while 13 were given primary treatment at Fatehgarh. One critically injured person referred from the Sikar district hospital to SMS Hospital in Jaipur died during treatment, the police said.
The group of passengers was returning Gujarat after visiting Jammu and Kashmir when the accident occurred, the police added.
