Virat Kohli, the Indian skipper, in a heart-warming gesture, extended his support to the ‘Pink Test’ donning pink on his gloves, pads and shoes, while wielding a specially-made bat with pink stickers on Day One of the fourth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday. Over the years, Sydney’s Test match has grown to be much more than a sporting event with a sea of pink expected around the ground on the third day to raise money for Jane McGrath Foundation.
The charity, dedicated to the late wife of cricket legend Glenn McGrath, supports the placement of breast care nurses across Australia. Cricket fans are encouraged to “wear pink and donate generously” according to the SCG website.
Glenn McGrath’s wife Jane’s battle with breast and bone cancer led to the formation of the McGrath Foundation. Jane died in 2008, aged 42.
The ongoing match between India and Australia is the 11th Pink Test. This is the third time the teams are meeting in the ‘Pink Test’ with Australia winning one. Other one ended in a draw.
