The initiative aimed to use the reach of a major sporting event to spread an important humanitarian message beyond the cricket ground. Guwahati: A special awareness initiative marked the Assam Premier League (APL) clash between Guwahati Royals and Jorhat Stallions at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara on Sunday, as organisers used the platform to highlight the plight of families affected by the recent floods in Assam. Before the start of the match, a RoboDog carrying a placard reading "Assam Needs You" accompanied the players onto the field. The initiative aimed to use the reach of a major sporting event to spread an important humanitarian message beyond the cricket ground. With the match being broadcast live, organisers hoped the campaign would reach a wider audience nationwide.