Seasoned Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Ravichandran Ashwin shared the insights through their social media handles in the build-up to the Champions Trophy.
Dr. Attawar emphasised the importance of dispelling myths and educating the public about organ donation, speaking on a podcast hosted by The Bharat Army, BCCI’s official supporters’ group.
A heartfelt thank you to cricket fans across India and to @BCCI’s captain @ImRo45 and @ECB_cricket skipper @josbuttler for coming together to amplify the message of “Donate Organs, Save Lives.”
Proud to share that we’ve crossed 22,482 pledges—a testament to the power of sport in… pic.twitter.com/V1uFITLHlC
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 12, 2025
One organ donor can save up to eight lives, yet misconceptions hold many back.
During the 3rd ODI (IND vs ENG, Feb 12, 2025), BCCI used cricket to raise awareness for this crucial cause.We spoke with Dr. Sandeep Attawar, one of Asia’s top thoracic organ transplant surgeons, to… pic.twitter.com/Q4w40IBlFb
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) February 15, 2025
“What BCCI has done is an immeasurable service to this country by taking up this initiative. I am confident and hopeful, speaking on behalf of patients and physicians working to help those with end-stage organ disease, that it will lead to better lives,” Dr. Attawar told The Bharat Army podcast.
India and England cricketers took to the field wearing green armbands during the final ODI of the recently concluded bilateral series at the Narendra Modi Stadium, supporting the BCCI’s “Donate Organs, Save Lives” campaign. The initiative is spearheaded by ICC Chairman and former BCCI Secretary Mr. Jay Shah.
“It is important for us as a society to not just tackle these stigmas and eliminate some of these misconceptions. It has to be a social movement where almost all of us who know more about this take greater interest and spread the word,” Dr. Attawar said while lauding BCCI’s efforts.
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With a community of over 1.6 lakh members, organisations like The Bharat Army can play a role in amplifying BCCI’s initiative, optimising cricket’s vast reach to spread a lifesaving message.
“We would like to commend Mr. Jay Shah and the BCCI for their initiative towards calling out organ donation thereby spreading awareness to save millions of lives. At Bharat Army, we are committed towards amplifying the awareness around this initiative,” said Rakesh Patel, founder of Bharat Army.
(Edited by : Tarkesh Jha)
First Published: Feb 22, 2025 2:16 AM IST
