Men in Green don pink to support McGrath Foundation

Former Australia fast-bowler’s charity is geared towards helping against breast cancer


Sports Desk January 02, 2017
Pakistan cricket team pose for a photo with pink caps before a training session at the SCG in Sydney on January 2, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan, ahead of their final Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, donned pink caps during their practice session to show support for McGrath Foundation – a breast cancer awareness charity.

PHOTO: AFP

The visitors, alongside their hosts, wore pink caps before a photo-shoot to raise funds for the foundation. The Test in Sydney, which starts on Tuesday, will be the ninth such pink Test which endorses the efforts of the charity.

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PHOTO: AFP

Former Australia fast-bowler had started the organisation in 2005 when his wife Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer. Jane passed away three years later from the illness.

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Australian greats like Adam Gilchrist, Shane Watson, and Michael Clarke currently serve as ambassadors of the organisation.

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