The Pakistan cricket team is set to make history by wearing special pink jerseys for their T20I match against South Africa in Rawalpindi on October 28th. This groundbreaking move is a powerful statement of support for breast cancer awareness, initiated as part of the “Pink Ribbon Pakistan” campaign during #PINKtober. The initiative aims to emphasize the critical importance of early detection and regular screening for the disease.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) proudly unveiled the unique pink kit, which will be sported by star players, including captain Salman Ali Agha and former captain Babar Azam. In a wonderful display of solidarity, the South African players, coaching staff, and even the umpires will join the cause by wearing pink ribbons.
This meaningful event takes place as Pakistan intensifies its preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, following their recent Asia Cup final loss to India. While this marks Pakistan’s first-ever pink-themed match dedicated to breast cancer awareness, other prominent teams like South Africa and Australia have previously engaged in similar impactful initiatives.
The PCB officially announced the new jersey via social media, accompanied by the heartfelt message, “Turning pink for a cause that matters.” Sumair Ahmed Syed, the PCB chief operating officer, highlighted the organization’s strong commitment to social responsibility, stating, “The Pakistan Cricket Board takes immense pride in using the power and reach of cricket to create awareness about causes that affect our society.”
He further elaborated on the campaign’s mission: “Through the Pink Ribbon campaign, we aim to highlight the importance of early detection and regular screening for breast cancer, which can save countless lives.” The introduction of the pink jersey has garnered diverse reactions from cricket enthusiasts online, with one Reddit user expressing admiration: “Imo this looks better than our original jersey. I love it lol. Loved the South African pink kit and was disappointed they stopped wearing it.”