On Monday (May 15), Gujarat Titans (GT) might be taking part in their ultimate dwelling sport of the season in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The staff, led by Hardik Pandya, goals to safe a playoff spot and solidify a top-two end, which might give them two alternatives to succeed in the ultimate. This match holds significance for the staff as they are going to be donning a particular lavender-coloured equipment as a substitute of their conventional darkish blue jersey. The function of this modification is to boost consciousness about most cancers.
Lavender is usually related to Oesophageal most cancers, however on this context, it represents all varieties of most cancers. Pandya expressed the staff’s sense of accountability in elevating consciousness for this devastating illness. The staff hopes that by carrying the lavender jerseys, they’ll present their assist for most cancers sufferers, survivors, and their households. Moreover, they aspire to encourage others to take preventive measures and supply help to these engaged within the battle in opposition to most cancers.
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— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 15, 2023
This initiative shouldn’t be unprecedented within the Indian Premier League (IPL). Back within the 2015 season, the Delhi Capitals (then often called Delhi Daredevils) wore lavender jerseys throughout their match in opposition to the Punjab Kings (previously Kings XI Punjab). The match passed off on May 1, which is acknowledged as Cancer Survivors Day. The Delhi Capitals collaborated with YouWeCan, an NGO based by Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh, himself a most cancers survivor. Yuvraj, who performed for a Delhi-based franchise on the time, was recognized with most cancers shortly after India’s World Cup victory in 2011. After a gruelling battle with the illness, he returned to cricket in September 2012.
As for the sport itself, Gujarat Titans enter this match following an sudden loss to the Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions, at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
