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

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will dedicate their upcoming fourth One Day International (ODI) against England on October 25 to breast cancer awareness. The match, part of a tri-series featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, will see the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore don a pink exterior. The PCB has organized Breast Cancer Awareness Day as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives to raise awareness about early detection and timely treatment of the disease.

Pakistan's players will wear specially designed pink kits, while England's team, officials and commentators will be encouraged to wear pink ribbons in solidarity. The initiative extends beyond the players with pink-branded stumps and messages promoting breast cancer awareness on the stadium's big screens and LED boards. During the live broadcast, commentators will reinforce the campaign's message, aiming to use international cricket's visibility to encourage greater awareness of the disease.

The match comes after Pakistan's dramatic victory over Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the series, where Sri Lanka had been well placed to chase down their target of 306. However, a collapse in the final overs led to a 37-run win for Pakistan, leaving Sri Lanka's coach Gary Kirsten visibly frustrated.