India vs Australia at the SCG: The Significance of the Pink Test and the Impact of AUS legend Glenn McGrath

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is gearing up for an electrifying finale with the highly anticipated fifth Test to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This match is historically labeled as the New Year's Test, but in recent years, it has transformed into the Pink Test, a tradition held for the past 15 years. The Pink Test honors fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath, who lost his wife to breast cancer in 2008, by having both Australia and their opponent present him with pink caps at the opening of the match. The iconic stadium will also be adorned in pink, as will the fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere to celebrate a fantastic series.

It all comes to a crescendo on Day 3 which is designated as the Jane McGrath day. All of it is conducted so as to spread awareness of cancer and raise funds for battling the same by the McGrath Foundation.

The McGrath Foundation was founded in 2005 by the Australian fast bowling great after his wife Jane, who is also a co-founder, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She later died on June 22, 2008. The Foundation has tied up with many corporate partners for their mission, among whom is Cricket Australia which has conducted the New Year's Test as the Pink Test since 2009. The first of these matches was when South Africa toured Australia.

The Pink Test increases its ambit in the fifth IND vs AUS Test

The match was originally intended to help those battling with breast cancer. This year, though, the foundation has extended support for those suffering from all types of cancers. "For 20 years, we’ve given our all to people with breast cancer. Now, we’re taking our care to all cancers, because no one should go through cancer without the care of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse," the Foundation says on its website.

"Since 2009, Cricket Australia, Sydney Cricket Ground and the McGrath Foundation have worked together to make the Pink Test one of the world’s biggest charitable sporting events. Thanks to the generosity of the cricket community and the entire nation, the Pink Test has helped us deliver our world-leading cancer nursing care across Australia," it further says about the match.

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