IND vs AUS Pink Test At SCG: India lost the fourth test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Which was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 26 December to 30 December. Australia gave a big shock to India by defeating India by 184 runs in the Melbourne Test. After this defeat, Australia has taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. Now India’s hopes of reaching the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) depend only on the Sydney Test, which will start from January 3. Sydney Test will also be known as Pink Test.
What is pink test?
This match to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will be called Pink Test. Pink test was started in 2009. Pink Test is called the first test of the year, which is played with red ball. This Test is played in memory of Glenn McGrath’s late wife Jane McGrath, who died of breast cancer in 2008.
Glenn McGrath founded the McGrath Foundation in Jane’s memory, which supports breast cancer patients and their families. The purpose of the Pink Test is to raise awareness and funds about breast cancer.
During the Pink Test the entire stadium is drenched in pink colour. The stands, staff and players’ jerseys all have a glimpse of pink. Australian players especially wear pink colored caps and their names and numbers are also written in pink color on the jerseys.
Unite in Pink💗#PinkTest , #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/XsF3NenGiI
— Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 1, 2024
Sydney test is decisive for India
The importance of this match is not limited only to India’s comeback in the series, but it is the last chance to keep alive the hopes of reaching the WTC final. However, Australia’s brilliant performance in Sydney and the special tradition of the Pink Test make it even more challenging. Sydney Test will be very special for both India and Australia. Australia would like to maintain its lead, whereas this is India’s last chance to prove itself.
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