Jay Shah Expresses Gratitude to India and England Teams for Supporting Organ Donation Initiative

Synopsis

On February 12, ICC Chair Jay Shah expressed gratitude to the India and England men's cricket teams for their support of the "Donate Organs, Save Lives" campaign ahead of their third ODI. The collaboration led to over 22,482 pledges, showcasing the potential of sports to effect positive change.

Key Takeaways

Jay Shah thanks both teams for their support.
The campaign received over 22,482 pledges.
Sports can drive significant social change.
One pledge can save multiple lives.
The initiative promotes organ donation awareness.

Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (NationPress) The Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah, expressed his appreciation on Wednesday to the India and England men's cricket teams for their backing of the "Donate Organs, Save Lives" campaign. Both teams showed their support for this important initiative just prior to the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.

In a post shared on his Instagram, Shah stated, "A heartfelt thank you to cricket enthusiasts across India and to @indiancricketteam’s captain @rohitsharma45 and @englandcricket skipper @josbuttler for uniting to elevate the message of 'Donate Organs, Save Lives.'"

He also mentioned in his message that the collaboration of the two teams resulted in 22,482 pledges being made. "I’m proud to announce that we’ve surpassed 22,482 pledges—a clear indication of the ability of sports to foster genuine change. Together, we can truly make a difference! 🇮🇳 #DonateOrgansSaveLives," Shah noted.

The announcement of the teams’ participation in this campaign was made by Shah on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he encouraged individuals to donate organs to assist those in need.

“Sports have the ability to inspire, unite, and create lasting effects beyond the field. Through this initiative, we encourage everyone to take a step towards giving the ultimate gift—the gift of life," he further added.

“One pledge, one decision, can save numerous lives. Let’s unite and create an impact!" ICC Chair Shah concluded in his post on X.

According to the program, the two teams gathered before the third ODI on Wednesday to promote this initiative.

India secured a victory over England by 142 runs in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, driven by a century from opener Shubman Gill and half-centuries by Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli. After posting a formidable total of 356 runs, the Indian bowlers delivered an impressive performance, with Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Azar Patel, and Hardik Pandya each taking two wickets, resulting in England being all out for 214 runs in 34.2 overs.