IPL 2025: Why are Royal Challengers Bengaluru wearing green jersey against Rajasthan Royals? | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson and Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar. (Pic credit score: RCB)

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took the sphere of their iconic green jerseys against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday on the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, reinforcing their dedication to environmental sustainability. The particular version jersey is a part of RCB’s annual “Go Green” initiative to lift consciousness about conservation and encourage followers to plant extra timber.
After successful the toss, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first and highlighted the rationale behind the green package. “We will bowl first. Surface looks pretty hard and good. We will know how the pitch behaves. This (green jersey) is to raise awareness to plant more trees. Same team for us,” Patidar stated.
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Speaking forward of the match, Patidar emphasised that the event holds added which means for the workforce. “It’s a special game for us with our green initiative, and wearing the green jersey makes it even more special and exciting,” he stated. “We take it one game at a time. If everyone is confident, we look to make the most of it. We’ll focus on playing good cricket, not on which venue it is.”

RCB’s green jersey is constituted of PUMA’s RE:FIBRE cloth — crafted from 95% recycled polyester sourced from textile and plastic waste. The package is designed to be recycled a number of occasions with out compromising high quality. Fans can return the jersey subsequent season for a brand new one, finishing RCB’s sustainability cycle: Return. Recycle. Repeat.
RCB COO Rajesh Menon added, “Our green jerseys are more than just a symbol; they are a call to action. As proud representatives of the Garden City, sustainability is a natural priority for us.”

RCB green jersey (Pic credit score: RCB)

RCB, a carbon-neutral franchise, screens emissions from workforce journey, lodging, stadium operations, and even fan commutes, aligning cricket with local weather consciousness.