RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The green will turn pink as Pakistan cricket team will walk out in especially designed pink-themed kits, in their first T20I match against South Africa next week to be part of the breast cancer awareness campaign.
October is being observed as month of awareness campaign against cancer.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday said it is supporting the Pink Ribbon Pakistan to create awareness about breast cancer.
Breast cancer a pressing health challenge
Breast cancer remains one of Pakistan’s most pressing health challenges, with one in nine women at risk, according to health experts.
Around 30,000 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed every year in the country with almost all cases requiring surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
PCB said the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will turn pink on 28 October when Pakistan take on South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series.
The hosts will wear pink-themed kits to mark the occasion, while South Africa and the match officials will wear pink ribbons in solidarity with the cause.
The coaching staff and commentators will also wear pink ribbons throughout the match.
The stumps used for the Rawalpindi game will also be branded pink. Commentators will also be part of the awareness campaign by sharing messages during the live broadcast.
Visitors can visit the Breast Cancer Trust Hospital located at Kalma Chowk in Lahore, for free clinical examination and screening on 28 October.
PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said: “Through the Pink Ribbon campaign, we aim to highlight the importance of early detection and regular screening for breast cancer, which can save countless lives”.
