India is taking on England in the five-match Test series away from home and after the first two matches of the series, it is tied 1-1. England won the opening match at Headingley and India won the second Test match at Edgbaston. The series is interestingly poised with both teams trying to edge past one another in a very intense encounter. The third Test match of the series is getting hosted the mecca of cricket, the iconic Lord's cricket ground.Ā  It being the most anticipated match of the summer, the crowd has packed the stands to witness some exciting Test cricket action.Ā IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025: Joe Root Slams 37th Test Century To Go Past Rahul Dravid; Equals Steve Smithā€™s Mark of 11 Hundreds vs India.

On Day 2 of the India vs England third Test at the Lord's,Ā the England and India team cricketers can be spotted playing with printed logos and sponsor names in the colour red. Along with theĀ players, the staff, broadcasters, and thousands of spectators don the colour red as the fill up stands to watch the Test match. Fans are eager to know why the players wear the logos and why fans wear red as well on the same day. Fans can get the complete information here.

What is The Red Colour Logo on Collars of Indian and England Players?

The logo is printed on the jerseys of both teams in support of the late Ruth Strauss as the part of the 'Red for Ruth' cancer awareness and fundraiser campaign.Ā The campaign is set up by former England captain Andrew Strauss in memory of wife Ruth.Ā who died in December 2018 from lung cancer aged 46. It aims to raise awareness of the need for more research into non-smoking lung cancers and support families to prepare for the death of a parent. At the time of her death, Straussā€™s two sons were aged 10 and 13.

The fundraising day at the Test match follows the model of the ā€˜Blue for Bobā€˜ day at Edgbaston during the first Test of the menā€™s Ashes series last week, as well as the Jane McGrath foundation day at the MCG, where fans are encouraged to wear pink. Spectators at the ground onĀ Day 2 of the IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 have been asked to wear red items of clothing, while members of the media wore red bucket hats during the live build-up to the start of play.Ā Jasprit Bumrah Bowls Sensational Delivery to Castle Ben Stokes During IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 at Lord's Cricket Ground (Watch Video).

On Friday, ahead of the play started, the England and India players stood together in a formation shaped like a heart. At the center, Andrew Strauss, officials, and children gathered as the kids rang the ceremonial bell to officially start Day 2. The crowd erupted in applause, united in a moment of respect and remembrance.

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