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International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah announced the awareness initiative "Donate Organs, Save Lives" ahead of the third ODI between India and England, which will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Shah took to his official handle to make the announcement, while also talking about sport's power to "inspire, unite, and create lasting impact beyond the field." He urged everyone to make a step towards giving a "gift of life" to those in need and to "make a difference". "On the occasion of the 3rd ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on February 12th, we are proud to launch an awareness initiative - "Donate Organs, Save Lives." Sport has the power to inspire, unite, and create lasting impact beyond the field. Through this initiative, we urge everyone to take a step towards giving the greatest gift of all - the gift of life. One pledge, one decision, can save multiple lives. Let's come together and make a difference! #DonateOrgansSaveLives #INDvENG," posted Shah. https://x.com/JayShah/status/1888819732733997520 England is currently 2-0 behind in the series and have lost both the T20I and ODI series to India, marking a poor start for head coach Brendon McCullum as the team's white-ball coach with Jos Buttler. Summarising the match, England won the toss and decided to bat first. Joe Root (69 runs from 72 balls, 6 fours) and Ben Duckett (65 runs from 56 balls, 10 fours) delivered masterful knocks, powering England to 304 in their first innings. Liam Livingstone (41 runs from 32 balls, 2 fours, and 2 sixes) and Jos Buttler (34 runs from 35 balls, 2 fours) also contributed, helping England surpass the 300-run mark. Ravindra Jadeja led the Indian bowling attack with a three-wicket haul in his 10-over spell. During the run chase, Rohit Sharma (119 runs from 90 balls, 12 fours, and 7 sixes) and Shubman Gill (60 runs from 52 balls, 9 fours, and 1 six) gave the hosts a strong start with a 136-run partnership. In the middle order, Shreyas Iyer (44 runs from 47 balls, 3 fours, and 1 six) and Axar Patel (41* runs from 43 balls, 4 fours) played crucial knocks to secure a four-wicket win for India. England's bowlers had an off day, but Jamie Overton led the English attack with a two-wicket haul. (ANI)
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