Rajasthan, whose players include England's Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, said it was giving 75 million rupees "towards Covid relief". "Players along with team owners and team management have come forward to raise funds," the team said in a statement. The eight-team league faces questions over its decision to go ahead in empty stadiums while many hospitals in cities where they play are short of beds and oxygen. Kolkata Knight Riders' Australian bowler Pat Cummins this week donated $50,000 to buy oxygen equipment, while Australian player turned television commentator Brett Lee offered a similar amount. Royal Challengers Bangalore said they were taking on New Zealand bowler Scott Kuggeleijn as a replacement for Australian Richardson.

Source: News 24 April 29, 2021 13:07 UTC