Australia and West Indies fans honour Jane McGrath
Tuesday 5 January 2016 13:47, UK
Heavy rain prevented play on day three of the third Test between Australia and the West Indies in Sydney, but that did not stop fans turning out in pink to raise awareness of breast cancer in honour of Glenn McGrath's late wife, Jane.
The 'Pink Test' fundraising efforts of the McGrath Foundation, chaired by the former test paceman, traditionally takes precedence on day three of the Sydney Test, which had been earmarked as 'Jane McGrath Day'.
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A few thousand fans who did brave the weather mostly wore pink clothing and the Ladies Stand at the Sydney Cricket Ground was draped in pink bunting to celebrate the charity's work in raising awareness of breast cancer and nursing support services.
The target was to raise £180,000 from the test match, with Glenn McGrath also receiving special commemorative pink hats from both teams which were signed and will be auctioned to raise money for the foundation.
It came after 501 'Richie Benauds' descended on the SCG for the third Test as fans remembered the legendary cricketer and commentator.
Australia leads the three-Test series 2-0 but no play has been possible since the evening session on day two.
Organisers abandoned any hope of play on Tuesday well before the scheduled end as the West Indies remained on 248-7 in their first innings, with Denesh Ramdin unbeaten on 30 and Kemar Roach yet to score.
Further rain is forecast for Wednesday, most likely preventing any result but a draw.
