Why Pakistan will wear pink jerseys in ODI tri-series against England

Pakistan cricket team (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will dedicate the fourth ODI between Pakistan and England on October 25 to breast cancer awareness, using an international program to highlight the importance of early detection and early treatment.Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will get a pink look on the occasion as PCB is organizing Breast Cancer Awareness Day as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The campaign will coincide with Pinktober, the internationally recognized breast cancer awareness month.Pakistan players will wear specially designed pink jerseys during the match, while members of the England team, match officials and commentators will be encouraged to wear pink ribbons in solidarity with the patients and bereaved.The initiative will extend beyond players’ clothing, with pink-branded stumps being used during the game. Messages promoting breast cancer awareness will also appear on the stadium’s large screens and perimeter LED signs.Commentators will reinforce the campaign message during the live broadcast and help the PCB reach audiences in Pakistan and abroad. The initiative aims to use the visibility of international cricket to promote greater awareness of the disease and the need for early medical attention.The match is part of a tri-series with Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka.Pakistan head into the match after a dramatic win over Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the series. Sri Lanka looked well placed to reach their target of 306 after recovering from early setbacks, with Janith and Pavan Rathnayake putting on a 119-run partnership.Dasun Shanaka then added to the power with an attacking 25 off 14 balls, leaving Sri Lanka needing 58 runs from the last eight overs with five wickets in hand. However, the chase unraveled when Janith and Shanaka were dismissed within four deliveries.Pakistan seized the opportunity and claimed Sri Lanka’s last five wickets for just 15 runs to seal a 37-run win. The collapse left Sri Lanka coach Gary Kirsten visibly frustrated after his side looked on course to complete the chase.