Rahul Tiwari
khelja|06-01-2025
The Indian cricket team lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. Australia ended the long wait by defeating India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years. The Sydney Test ended in the second session of the third day itself. Team India looked changed in the last test. Rohit Sharma was not a part of this test. Jasprit Bumrah took over the captaincy in his place. When he got injured, Virat Kohli took command. Shubman Gill also returned in this match. Amidst all these changes, Team India's jersey was also seen changed. On the third day of the Sydney Test, the names and numbers on the jerseys of the Indian players were seen written in pink color and not in blue as usual.
Let us tell you the reason behind this.Actually, this was a decision taken to support a very special campaign. The Australian team plays the first match of the year as 'Pink Test' in memory of Jane McGrath, the late wife of Australian legendary player Glenn McGrath. Jane died due to breast cancer in 2008. In the Sydney Test, the Australian team wore new jerseys on all three days. The numbers and names of the Australian players were written in pink on their jerseys.
In support of this campaign, the Indian team also appeared in this style during the third day's play. Apart from the names and numbers on the jerseys of the Indian players being pink, the stripes on the jersey were also pink.Glenn McGrath has been a legendary bowler of Australia. He lost his wife due to breast cancer. McGrath, along with Jane, founded the 'McGrath Foundation' in 2005. This foundation helps breast cancer patients in Australia. Team India also wore a new jersey on the third day of the Sydney Test, showing its support to the McGrath Foundation.
Australia played the first 'Pink Test' in the year 2009. This was his 17th Pink Test which ended against India. It is worth noting that whatever money is earned from the tickets of this match goes to the McGrath Foundation. Not only this, the players of both the teams also wear a special pink colored cap and it is also given to the foundation, which raises money from its auction.
Australia played the first 'Pink Test' in the year 2009. This was his 17th Pink Test which ended against India. It is worth noting that whatever money is earned from the tickets of this match goes to the McGrath Foundation. Not only this, the players of both the teams also wear a special pink colored cap and it is also given to the foundation, which raises money from its auction.