Before IPL 2020 opener, CSK and MI players pay tribute to COVID-19 frontline heroes

As Indian Premier League after five months of uncertainty caused by the unprecedented crisis in COVID-19 pandemic, many teams have been paying their tribute to the front line heroes of the contagion.

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore also decided to feature a message on their jersey for the entire season days before the tournament began while Kolkata Knight Riders



captain Dinesh Karthik, other players and IPL made a heartfelt tribute to those who put their life on the line to fight against the disease.

In another such gesture, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians stars played their tribute to the frontline heroes by standing and clapping in the middle of the ground before the beginning of the match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.