On Friday, India’s cricketers did their bit to raise funds for Glenn McGrath’s foundation as they presented signed pink caps to the legendary fast bowler. While many donned attires of the pink color in memory of the legend’s late wife Jane.
For the last 10 years, Australia has continued the tradition of hosting the Pink Test at the beginning of a new year to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation, which works towards breast cancer awareness and aid. McGrath’s wife passed away in 2008 from breast cancer at the age of 42.
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Showing his support for the noble cause, India skipper Virat Kohli had added a dash of pink to his batting gear – gloves and pads. Talking about the same, McGrath Foundation wrote on its Twitter handle., “So touching to see the #indiancricketteam being not just amazing on the field, but also off. Fantastic supporters”.
So touching to see the #indiancricketteam being not just amazing on field, but also off. Fantastic supporters 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#pinktest #AUSvIND #cricketaustralia pic.twitter.com/iku3p4wN2g
— Mcgrathfdn (@McGrathFdn) January 4, 2019
The McGrath Foundation is looking forward to raising as many funds as possible before stumps on day five of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia. One of cricket’s greatest fast bowlers, McGrath also received the baggy pink caps from Tim Paine and his Australian team on the Jane McGrath day at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Commending the Australian players, the foundation tweeted, “The touching moment when the Aussies handover their Baggy Pinks to the McGrath family. Together, we can make a difference’ couldn’t be any more appropriate! Thank you @CricketAus for what will be another amazing Jane McGrath Day!”
The touching moment when the Aussies handover their Baggy Pinks to the McGrath family…
Love the #pinktest #AUSvIND #cricketaustralia pic.twitter.com/v6dOo5FB7w
— Mcgrathfdn (@McGrathFdn) January 4, 2019
A McGrath Foundation banner was displayed in front of the members’ pavilion ahead of play on the third day at the SCG. Currently, the Indian team is having an upper hand in the game as they declared or 622/7 on Day 2 and before the rain interruption on Day 3, the hosts have already lost 6 wickets with a tally of 236 runs on the board.
