Gujarat Titans is set to play Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-voltage game on Monday, May 15. This will be GT’s last league match at their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. hardik pandya-The lead team will wear lavender colored jerseys during the game, here’s why.
The initiative aims to support the fight against cancer and highlight the important issue. “The choice of lavender, a color that symbolizes all types of cancer, serves as a powerful reminder of the many lives affected by this devastating disease,” it said in a release.
“By wearing lavender jerseys, GT aims to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention, emphasizing the important role that lifestyle changes can play in combating cancer.”
Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya said, “Cancer is a battle fought by millions of people in India and across the world, and as a team, we feel responsible to raise awareness about this deadly disease.
“Wearing the lavender jersey is our way of showing solidarity with cancer patients, survivors and their families. We hope that our actions will inspire others to take preventive measures and support those fighting this battle.”
Currently, cancer is the second most common cause of death in the world. About 9.9 million deaths occurred in 2020. The last decade saw a 26 percent increase in cancer incidence worldwide, while a 21 percent increase in cancer deaths.
In India, a person has a one in nine chance of getting cancer during their lifetime. The estimated number of new cancer cases in the country for 2022 was over 14.16 lakh, with an estimated 12.8 per cent increase in cancer incidence by 2025 as compared to 2020.
In the points table, GT is currently on top of the table and is just one win away to qualify for the playoffs. SRH, on the other hand, are at the 9th position and would look to win all their remaining matches to enhance their chances of making it to the playoffs.