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The Sydney Test has been named the Pink Test for the last 10 years and this Test is an occasion to raise awareness for breast cancer and also to raise funds.

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 05 January 2019, 10:00:47 AM
Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

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The Jane McGrath day is the time when the entire Sydney Cricket Ground is coloured in Pink and fans are asked to give donations to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. (Image credit: McGrath foundation Facebook)
Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

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The Sydney Test has been named the Pink Test for the last 10 years and this Test is an occasion to raise awareness for breast cancer and also to raise funds. It is dedicated to the memory of Jane McGrath, the wife of legendary pacer Glenn McGrath who died of the disease in 2008. (Image credit: Glenn McGrath Instagram)
Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

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The main aim of the Test match is to raise funds for the treatment of breast cancer. This year, the target is AUD 2.1 million. (Image credit: McGrath foundation Facebook)
Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

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An Indian institution, called Pink Saris INC, also chipped in to raise awareness about breast cancer in the Indian and Sri Lankan community in New South Wales. (Image credit: McGrath foundation Facebook)
Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

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Even New South Wales police officers played their part in promoting Jane McGrath day. (Image credit: McGrath foundation Facebook)
Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

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Throughout the Sydney Cricket Ground, there were stories of how nurses saved breast cancer survivors. These stories made a big impact on social media. (Image credit: McGrath foundation Facebook)
Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

Sydney Cricket Ground coloured in Pink for India vs Australia Test

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The Australian cricket team presented their Baggy Pinks to Glenn McGrath before the start of the match. This Pink Test has gone strong for the last 10 years. (Image credit: McGrath foundation Facebook)

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