“Save The Rhino”: Rohit Sharma promotes the conservation of Indian Rhino during IPL 2021 opener against RCB

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma walking into bat with a special message on his shoes . Image: Twitter

Xtra Time Web Desk: Star India batsman Rohit Sharma has been envisaging the conservation of the one horned rhinoceros since a long time. On Friday during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) season 14 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) the Mumbai Indians captain promoted the noble cause by having a short message written on his shoes as he walked into bat. The message “Save The Rhino” was written in a bold statement.

The Mumbai batsman later tweeted with a picture of the shoes with the message.

“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. 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,” Rohit wrote on Twitter.

Xtra Time Web Desk: Star India batsman Rohit Sharma has been envisaging the conservation of the one horned rhinoceros since a long time. On Friday during the Indian Premier League season 14 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) the Mumbai Indians captain promoted the noble cause by having a short message written on his shoes as he walked into bat. The message “Save The Rhino” was written in a bold statement.

The Mumbai batsman later tweeted with a picture of the shoes with the message.

“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. 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,” Rohit wrote on Twitter.

Xtra Time Web Desk: Star India batsman Rohit Sharma has been envisaging the conservation of the one horned rhinoceros since a long time. On Friday during the Indian Premier League season 14 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) the Mumbai Indians captain promoted the noble cause by having a short message written on his shoes as he walked into bat. The message “Save The Rhino” was written in a bold statement.

The Mumbai batsman later tweeted with a picture of the shoes with the message.

“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. 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,” Rohit wrote on Twitter.

On the cricketing front, it was not a great start to the season for the defending champions Mumbai Indians, losing to RCB by two wickets.