LAHORE: Pakistan’s upcoming ODI against England will serve as a platform for breast cancer awareness, with the national team set to wear specially designed pink kits and signed cricket shirts being offered to support women who cannot afford treatment.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has designated Sunday’s match, October 25, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as Breast Cancer Awareness Day in partnership with Pink Ribbon.
As part of the campaign, shirts bearing the signatures of Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and former captain Babar Azam will be auctioned, with proceeds intended to help fund treatment for women affected by breast cancer.
The initiative is part of the PCB’s broader Pinktober campaign, which seeks to raise awareness about early detection, regular screening and timely medical care.
The stadium will feature pink-branded stumps and awareness messages on its big screens and LED boards. Players from Pakistan will wear pink kits, while England’s players, match officials and commentators have also been invited to wear pink ribbons.
In a related initiative, the PCB and Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Trust Hospital in Lahore have arranged free breast cancer screening for fans on October 24 and 26.
The campaign aims to use cricket’s extensive following to encourage people to learn about breast cancer, seek timely screening and support women facing financial barriers to treatment.
