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Pink Test: Cricket Fights Cancer
2 Jan
Summary
- The Pink Test is an annual cricket event supporting cancer awareness and treatment.
- It honors Jane McGrath, a cancer support campaigner who died from breast cancer.
- The event occurs during the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
The 'Pink Test' stands as a cherished annual cricket tradition in Australia, specifically during the Sydney Test match. Its primary objective is to raise crucial awareness and vital funds for cancer treatment, paying a heartfelt tribute to Jane McGrath.
Jane McGrath, wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, passed away in 2008 after a battle with breast cancer. She was a dedicated cancer support campaigner who established a foundation in 2005 to finance breast cancer care nurses across Australia.
This year's initiative is scheduled for day three of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia, commencing on January 4th, with Jane McGrath Day falling on Tuesday, January 6th. Australia holds a commanding 3-1 lead in the five-match series, having already secured the Ashes.
