{
  "id": 16458201,
  "title": "Why Are Pakistan Wearing Pink Jerseys Against England? The Real Reason Explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/why-are-pakistan-wearing-pink-jerseys-against-england-the-real-reason",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:14:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/why-are-pakistan-wearing-pink-jerseys-against-england-the-real-reason-explained"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan will don pink jerseys during their One Day International tri-series fixture against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, October 25. This change in kit color is not merely for aesthetic reasons; it's a deliberate effort by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to draw attention to breast cancer awareness, a cause that aligns with Pinktober, which is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.\n\nThe PCB's decision to opt for pink jerseys is part of their broader social responsibility initiatives. The primary objective of this initiative is to leverage the widespread appeal of cricket to disseminate awareness about breast cancer and to encourage individuals to undergo medical screening and seek timely medical advice. The choice of pink, often associated with breast cancer awareness, signifies solidarity with patients and survivors of the disease.\n\nThis collaboration is not a one-off for Pakistan. In October 2025, the team had already worn a specially designed pink kit during a Twenty20 International against South Africa in Rawalpindi, as part of the same Pink Ribbon Pakistan campaign. The PCB has consistently utilized international cricket events as a platform to promote awareness about breast cancer.\n\nThe initiative extends beyond just the teams’ jerseys. Players from both Pakistan and England, along with match officials and coaching staff, will wear pink ribbons throughout the game. This widespread participation underscores the PCB's commitment to the cause and aims to amplify the message of early detection and treatment of breast cancer, ultimately contributing to saving lives.",
  "summary": "Pakistan have swapped their traditional green jerseys for pink kits in their ODI tri-series clash against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, October 25. The move is part of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) initiative to raise awareness about breast cancer during Pinktober, which is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Why Are Pakistan Wearing Pink Jerseys? Pakistan…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}