The Indian women’s cricket team will step onto the field in a different look on Saturday, as they don pink jerseys for the third and final ODI against Australia in New Chandigarh. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in association with SBI Life, announced the initiative aimed at spreading awareness about breast cancer.
A Jersey with a Message
Ahead of the match, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur underlined the significance of the initiative in a video message shared by the BCCI. “Everyday we train for uncertainties, and this jersey is a reminder for you to be prepared. Let’s make breast self-examination a monthly routine and take a stand against breast cancer,” she said.
All-rounder Sneh Rana echoed her captain’s thoughts, calling the kit more than just a colour swap. “This pink jersey is more than just a symbol. It is a call to build a life-saving habit. Together, let’s fight against breast cancer and give ourselves a hug of life,” Rana added.
This is not the first time an Indian cricket side has used its kit to highlight a cause. The men’s team in the past wore jerseys with their mothers’ names during an ODI against New Zealand in 2016 and later donned camouflage caps in 2019 to honour Pulwama martyrs.
As for the present series, it is evenly poised at 1-1. Australia chased down 281 comfortably in the opening ODI before India bounced back with a clinical win in the second game thanks to Smriti Mandhana’s sparkling century and a strong bowling effort. Now, Saturday’s clash is the final dress rehearsal for India before the showdown ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 begins.
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