Aiden Markram's South Africa will be wearing pink jersey against India in the 1st ODI at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
In a recent move, the South African team decided to don a pink jersey instead of their customary green in the first ODI of the series against India, set to kick off on Saturday, December 17, at the New Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg. This change aligns with the tradition of Pink Day ODIs, where the Proteas express their backing for breast cancer awareness, education, detection, and research.
Cricket South Africa has urged all South Africans to actively participate in this significant cause by donning pink shirts and endorsing the initiative through ticket purchases and attendance at the match. Notably, the costs of the matches will be handled to support initiatives related to breast cancer. Moreover, fans are warmly encouraged to wear pink, regardless of their location during the match, as a demonstration of their solidarity with the team and their commitment to breast cancer awareness.
“We are delighted to once again raise awareness on breast cancer with cricket fans,” Cricket South Africa's CEO Pholetsi Moseki said for the upcoming special occasion.
“To help in the fight against breast cancer, awareness alone is not enough. We encourage people to be proactive and get screened. Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer among women in South Africa, but it can affect men as well. Early detection can lead to effective treatment and a positive outcome,” he concluded.
