The South Africa side has made the decision to play with a pink jersey rather than their traditional green one for the opening ODI of the series against India, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, December 17, at Johannesburg’s New Wanderers Stadium. This modification is in keeping with the custom of Pink Day ODIs, in which the Proteas demonstrate their support for research, education, detection, and awareness raising for breast cancer.
Cricket South Africa has called on all South Africans to take an active part in this important cause by wearing pink shirts, purchasing tickets, and attending the game. Interestingly, the money from the matches will go toward funding breast cancer programs. In addition, supporters are cordially invited to wear pink throughout the game, wherever they are, to show their support for the squad and their dedication to raising awareness of breast cancer.
In honor of the impending important occasion, Pholetsi Moseki, CEO of Cricket South Africa, stated, “We are delighted to raise awareness on breast cancer with cricket fans once again.”
Being aware of the disease is not enough to aid in the fight against breast cancer. We urge individuals to be checked and to take the initiative. In South Africa, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, although it can also strike men. He stated, “Early detection can result in effective therapy and a happy outcome.
See the ‘Pink Day’ post from Cricket South Africa here:
Breast Cancer Awareness Series 🎀
We are committed to joining the global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer.#PinkDay is our commitment.💗🏏
Here is some important information on:
💗 Breast Cancer Diagnosis
💗 Signs & Symptoms
💗 TreatmentRemember early… pic.twitter.com/VCRw9oDCMp
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 16, 2023
In South Africa’s first Pink ODI, AB de Villiers scored the fastest century ever.
When South Africa played an ODI at home against Pakistan in 2013, it was their first time wearing a pink jersey. They made the decision to frequently observe Pink Day when playing ODI matches at home after this debut.
Former South Africa captain AD De Villiers has an incredible record while wearing the Pink jersey, highlighted by the quickest century ever recorded in an ODI against the West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015. With a remarkable strike rate of 338.63, the renowned wicketkeeper-batter scored 149 runs in 44 balls after reaching his hundred in just 31 balls. South Africa’s score of 439/2, which stands as the fifth-highest ODI total ever, was largely due to this historic innings.
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