IND vs AUS / Why will the pink test be held in Sydney? There is a connection with this legendary player

IND vs AUS: When the teams of India and Australia face each other for the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), pink shades will be seen everywhere. During this historic Pink Test, the stadium in Sydney will be lit up in pink. The Indian team will be seen in its traditional style, but the names and numbers on the jerseys of the Kangaroo players will be written in pink. Why does all this happen? To know the special reason for this, let us understand the story of this unique Test match closely.

The beginning of the Pink Test and its importance

The Pink Test is only a name, do not make the mistake of considering it a day-night match. It is a normal Test match, which is played with a red ball. But pink color has special significance in this match. Actually, Jane McGrath, wife of Australia's legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath, was suffering from breast cancer and passed away in 2008. In her memory and to spread awareness about breast cancer, Australia's first Test is played as a Pink Test every year since 2009.

Pink color and message of charity

The Pink Test is organized not only to spread awareness, but also has a big social purpose attached to it. The earnings from the sale of tickets from this match are donated to the McGrath Foundation. This foundation helps breast cancer patients and raises funds for their treatment.

The pink color, which symbolizes breast cancer awareness, is seen throughout the stadium and in the players' jerseys. The names and numbers on the jerseys of Australian players are written in pink. Even the spectators are encouraged to wear pink clothes.

Australia's record in the Pink Test

Australia's performance in the Pink Test has been quite impressive. Since 2009, Australia has played 16 Pink Tests, winning 9 of them. It faced defeat in only one match, while 6 matches were drawn. This time the match against India in Sydney will be Australia's 17th Pink Test. It will be interesting to see if Australia improves its winning record in this match or India makes it taste another defeat.

Pink Test: A sensitive initiative beyond sports

The Pink Test is not just a cricket match, but it is a platform that works to spread awareness about breast cancer and raise funds to help needy patients. This test match is a unique example of the unity of sports and society, where a humanitarian purpose is also associated with competition on the field.

This time when the teams of India and Australia face each other in Sydney, cricket fans will be a part of a great match as well as a noble initiative. This Pink Test will not only thrill sports lovers, but will also send a big social message to the world.