Ahead of the third ODI against England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, Indian team players, including former captain Virat Kohli, urged people to join the ‘Donate Organs, Save Lives’ campaign and pledge for organ donation. . On Monday, ICC President J Shah announced the initiative on the final ODI of the three -match series against England. “On the occasion of the third one ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on February 12, we are proud to start an awareness initiative -” Organ, Don Organ’s, Save Lives “. Inspiration, to motivate, unite and create permanent effects Power.
BCCI also appealed to the countrymen to join the initiative of Indian players.
In the video posted by BCCI on his social media accounts, Virat Kohli said, “Score the last century, your organs can help others stay beyond your lifetime. Register as a donor and every life count out.”
On 12 February on the occasion of the third ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad, we are proud to start an awareness initiative – “Organ, Donut Organs, Save Lives.”
Sport has the power to inspire, unite and create permanent effects beyond the region. Through this initiative, we …
– J Shah (@Jayshah) 10 February, 2025
India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill commented, “Become the captain of life. Just as a captain takes the team to win, you can take someone to life to donate your organs.”
Shreyas Iyer said, “A donor can save eight people. Pledge today and hit six for humanity.”
KL Rahul said, “Play the supreme winning shots. Your decision to donate to your organs can be a match winning moment in someone’s life. Become a hero from the field as well.”
“Be the captain of kindness,” all -rounder Axar Patel said. “Pledge to motivate others to donate and motivate.”
Hardik Pandya said, “For example lead. The same decision can be a victorious shot for many people.”
Ravindra Jadeja said, “A six hit for humanity. A donor can save eight people. All -rounder World is needed.”
Pacer Arshdeep Singh said, “Don’t let life bowl. Thousands of people wait for an organ transplant. Become a game changer and give them a second innings.”
Washington Sundar, Varun Chakarwarthi and Rishabh Pant were also depicted in the video and supported the campaign.
Currently, India led the series 2–0 after winning the first two ODIs in Nagpur and clicked to increase its preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
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