{"id":237173,"date":"2025-02-12T10:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/12\/why-are-india-england-cricketers-wearing-green-armbands-during-3rd-odi-in-ahmedabad-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:35:28","slug":"why-are-india-england-cricketers-wearing-green-armbands-during-3rd-odi-in-ahmedabad-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/12\/why-are-india-england-cricketers-wearing-green-armbands-during-3rd-odi-in-ahmedabad-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are India, England cricketers wearing green armbands during 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad? | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-118171087,imgsize-123446,width-400,resizemode-4\/118171087.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Why are India, England cricketers wearing green armbands during 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad? | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India\" title=\"Why are India, England cricketers wearing green armbands during 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad? | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\">\n<div class=\"_s30J clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after being dismissed by England's Mark Wood during the third India vs England ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI)\">Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after being dismissed by England&#8217;s Mark Wood during the third India vs England ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Ahmedabad: <\/span>India and England cricket teams wore green armbands during their third and final ODI match at the <!-- -->Narendra Modi Stadium<!-- --> on Wednesday. This gesture supported the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/bcci\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">BCCI<\/a>&#8216;s &#8220;<!-- -->Donate Organs, Save Lives<!-- -->&#8221; campaign.<br \/>The BCCI issued a statement confirming that both teams participated in this initiative, which is led by ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/jay-shah\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Jay Shah<\/a>.<br \/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@toisports\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">SUBSCRIBE NOW!<\/a><br \/>The campaign was officially launched by Shah earlier this week. He had announced the initiative on social media platform X on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the occasion of the 3rd ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on February 12th, we are proud to launch an awareness initiative &#8211; Donate Organs, Save Lives. Sport has the power to inspire, unite, and create lasting impact beyond the field. Through this initiative, we urge everyone to take a step towards giving the greatest gift of all &#8211; the gift of life. One pledge, one decision, can save multiple lives. Let&#8217;s come together and make a difference!&#8221;<br \/>Also See: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/icc-champions-trophy\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">ICC Champions Trophy 2025<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/news\/ranji-trophy-mumbai-vs-haryana-quarterfinals-tie-shifted-to-kolkata-from-lahli\/articleshow\/117925549.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule<\/a><br \/>Several prominent Indian cricketers supported this initiative, including <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/virat-kohli\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Virat Kohli<\/a> and vice-captain <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/shubman-gill\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Shubman Gill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Score the ultimate century. Your organs can help others live beyond your lifetime. Register as a donor and make every life count,&#8221; Kohli stated in a BCCI-shared video.<br \/>&#8220;Be the captain of life. Just like a captain leads the team to victory, you can lead someone to life by pledging to donate your organs,&#8221; Gill expressed.<br \/>Indian batters Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul also joined the campaign with their messages.<br \/>&#8220;One donor can save up to eight lives. Pledge today and hit a six for humanity,&#8221; Iyer remarked.<br \/>&#8220;Play the ultimate winning shot. Your decision to donate your organs can be the match winning moment in someone&#8217;s life. 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