Why are Indian players wearing pink jersey? Know the history of Sydney Test and the mystery of ‘Pink Day’

Why Indian Players Wearing Pink Jersey? The fifth and last match of the India vs Australia series is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. On the first two days of the match, the Indian team was seen playing wearing its regular jersey. But on the third day, Indian players came to play in the field wearing pink jersey. Let us tell you that Australia is playing in this match wearing pink jersey from the very first day. After all, let us know what is the reason for Team India doing this?

Before the start of the third day’s play, the players of the Indian team signed their caps and presented them to the great Australian player Glenn McGrath. McGrath runs the McGrath Foundation in memory of his late wife Jane McGrath, which raises awareness about breast cancer. Let us tell you that the third day of the Sydney Test is called Pink Day and on this day funds are collected for the McGrath Foundation. The first Test of the year is called ‘Pink Test’ and for this, even the color of the stumps is changed to pink.

The Indian team is also playing wearing pink jersey on ‘Pink Day’ to spread awareness about breast cancer. Glenn McGrath’s wife Jane McGrath died on 22 June 2008, but 3 years before that the Australian legend had established the ‘McGrath Institute’.

India vs Australia Sydney Test status

Talking about Sydney Test, Team India had gained a slight lead of 4 runs in the first innings. On the third day of the match, Team India’s second innings was all out on the score of 157 runs, due to which India has given a target of 162 runs to the Kangaroo team in the fourth innings. Rishabh Pant played a brilliant inning of 61 runs, while taking 10 wickets in the entire match for Australia.

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