The McGrath Foundation, established to support breast cancer patients, has received enthusiastic support from Indian fans during the 17th Jane McGrath Day at the SCG.
There was a time Indian fans were cheering for Glenn McGrath to be belted into the stands for six, but now they’re cheering him on. The legendary Australian paceman can’t help but smile when he reflects on the efforts of the McGrath Foundation, founded in 2005 amid his late wife Jane’s breast cancer battle with the view to providing nurses for other patients. The foundation has become beloved by Australian cricket fans across 16th previous iterations of the Pink Test fundraiser at the SCG.
Cricket-goers flocked to the stadium in pink for the 17th Jane McGrath Day on Sunday and had already purchased more than 270,000 virtual seats by the time play began against India. McGrath is especially heartened when he sees opposition fans supporting the cause, and Indian fans have risen to the occasion this year as the foundation broadens its focus to all forms of cancer. “Just the way that they (rival fans) get behind it makes it even more special,” McGrath said. “It shows the beauty of sport, especially cricket and this match, where it brings people together from all walks of life.” McGrath revealed during the first session that the virtual seats ticked over 300,000 sold with another 50,000 needed to reach the goal. “This test is going along at the rate of knots. We are only just in the morning of Day 3 so the support’s been absolutely incredible. If you haven’t got your seats yet, jump on PinkTest.com.au,” he told channel 7. “It is a special time for myself and my family.” India’s active supporter group the Bharat Army held a harbour cruise to raise money after play on day two, with four DJs, two dance floors and between 150 and 200 fans aboard. The parents of Indian allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy were among those in attendance. The cruise concept was so popular that would-be sailors needed to be turned away. “It’s a cruise, so it’s partying and booze, music all around, all floors, food and fun,” Bharat Army member Harsh Bhatt told AA
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