In a heartwarming gesture, Jay Shah, the Honorary Secretary of BCCI, granted the wishes of 12,000 patients grappling with serious health issues like Cancer and Thalassemia, along with their families and even Blood Donors and Blood Donation Camp Organizers. They were invited to witness yesterday’s enthralling IPL 2024 match between the Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals live at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This extraordinary act not only brought smiles to the faces of these individuals but also shed light on the challenges faced by those battling cancer and thalassemia. It provided them with a much-needed day of enjoyment and diversion from their daily struggles. The atmosphere at the stadium was filled with excitement and camaraderie as they cheered for their favourite teams, creating a unique and uplifting ambience.
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The compassionate initiative by the BCCI, under the leadership of Jay Shah, underscores the power of cricket in uniting communities and making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
In a novel gesture, #BCCI has hosted 12,000 #cancer and thalassemia patients as “special invitees” during the #IPL match between #GujaratTitans and #DelhiCapitals in Ahmedabad. #IPL2024
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— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) April 18, 2024
Meanwhile, in the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League, the home team Gujarat Titans faced another setback against Delhi Capitals. Batting first, GT encountered early troubles, losing skipper Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha quickly. Despite efforts from all-rounder Rashid Khan, the hosts were bowled out for a mere 89 runs.
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In response, the DC openers took charge right from the outset, capitalizing on the fielding restrictions. With a simple task at hand, the visiting team chased down the target with 57 balls to spare, significantly improving their net run-rate (NRR) in the IPL 2024 Points Table. With this victory, Rishabh Pant’s team climbed to the sixth position, while GT slipped to seventh.
