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India, England players as well as spectators at Lord’s are wearing red for the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s #RedForRuth campaign, supporting families dealing with terminal illness.
Fans and players don red for Ruth Strauss Foundation’s #RedForRuth campaign (X)
The England men’s cricket team, Team India as well as the spectators, are sporting red at Lord’s for day two of the third Test of the five-match series in London on Friday.
But what is the reason?
India vs England: 3rd Test, Day 2 – Live Score
The Ruth Strauss Foundation’s annual #RedForRuth campaign returns for its seventh edition.
Players, staff, broadcasters, and thousands of spectators are wearing red in support of the Foundation’s mission.
What Is The Ruth Strauss Foundation?
Initiated in memory of Ruth Strauss, late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss, this initiative has become a significant part of the cricket calendar, transforming Lord’s into a sea of red.
Spectators attending Day 2 are wearing red and had been asked to arrive early to participate in a special opening ceremony planned just before the first ball. Volunteers at the ground are selling #RedForRuth bucket hats and distributing Ruth Roses in exchange for donations.
The initiative unites the cricketing community in a strong show of solidarity for families dealing with the terminal illness of a parent.
Through the generosity and support of fans over the past six years, the Foundation has assisted over 3,500 family members navigating grief and trained more than 1,000 cancer care professionals in handling bereavement.
The impact has been both widespread and deeply personal. All proceeds from the day will go toward RSF’s essential work in helping families through life’s most challenging moments.
What About The Match?
England will resume from an overnight total of 251/4, with Joe Root one run away from his 37th Test century. He will be accompanied by skipper Ben Stokes, who has been deemed fit to continue despite groin concerns late on Thursday.
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha… Read More
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