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Why are India and England players wearing green armbands in 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad? | Cricket News

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The Indian and England players sported green armbands on Wednesday for the 3rd ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in order to support the BCCI’s initiative of “Donate Organs, Save Lives” campaign. “Both teams are wearing green arm bands to support BCCI’s initiative ‘Donate Organs, Save Lives’. The initiative is spearheaded ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah,” a BCCI release stated.
“Today, we’re wearing green ribbons alongside India to support the ‘Donate Organs, Save Lives’ initiative,” the England Cricket X handle also posted.
The initiative was supported several Indian players, including Virat Kohli and vice-captain Shubman Gill. “Score the ultimate century. Your organs can help others live beyond your lifetime. Reger as a donor and make every life count,” Kohli said in a video shared the BCCI.

The two teams are wearing green arm bands to support BCCI’s initiative “Donate Organs, Save Lives”.
The initiative is spearheaded ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah.
Pledge, spread the word, and let’s be a part of something truly meaningful.#DonateOrgansSaveLives | @JayShah pic.twitter.com/QQ532W26wd
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 12, 2025
Gill added: “Be the captain of life. Just like a captain leads the team to victory, you can lead someone to life pledging to donate your organs.” Other Indian cricketers to support the initiative were batters Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul.
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“One donor can save up to eight lives. Pledge today and hit a six for humanity,” Iyer said.
Rahul added: “Play the ultimate winning shot. Your decision to donate your organs can be the match winning moment in someone’s life. Be a hero off the field too.”
In the match, Gill scored his seventh hundred as India posted a commanding 356 all out in 50 overs against England.

The prolific Gill smashed 112 off 102 balls with 14 boundaries and three sixes. He got fine support from veteran Virat Kohli (52 off 55 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (78 off 64 balls). There were two century stands — 116 for the second wicket between Gill and Kohli and 104 between Gill and Iyer.Story continues below this ad
Leg-spinner Adil Rashid was the pick of the England bowlers with 4 for 64 in 10 overs.
(With agency inputs)

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