In a pioneering move aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, the BCCI has planted a staggering 1,47,000 saplings during the playoff matches of the recently concluded IPL 2023 tournament
This innovative initiative, which saw the planting of 500 saplings for every dot ball bowled, has been met with widespread acclaim and admiration
The BCCI’s proactive approach to environmental conservation has earned accolades from various quarters
J Santosh Kumar, the founder of the Green India Challenge (GIC), also extended his congratulations to BCCI President Roger Binny
The sapling plantation drive commenced during the IPL 2023 playoffs, where every dot ball bowled by the players resulted in the planting of 500 saplings
Dot balls are deliveries in which the batsman fails to score a run
Santosh Kumar hailed the BCCI’s initiative as groundbreaking
He expressed his gratitude to BCCI President for spearheading such a commendable effort to promote greenery and sustainability through the platform of IPL