The in-house record for the largest audience at the SCG is 78,056 at the Rugby League Grand final back in 1965, which means the Pink Test has technically broken that record, albeit virtually. The biggest-ever sporting crowd recorded in Australia is 121,696 (at the Melbourne Cricket Ground).
Former Australian speedster Glenn McGrath - who is the co-founder and president of the foundation - said that he had been overwhelmed by the response from people across the world. Fans ‘pinked up’ by purchasing virtual Pink Seats for the 3rd Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Amount raised sufficient to help 2,200 families according to Glenn McGrath
The former Australian bowling legend announced that the amount raised by the McGrath Foundation would be sufficient to help over 2,200 families who are fighting breast cancer.
Why is the SCG match called the Pink Test?
Every year, the Sydney Cricket Ground uses pink to support a noble cause in honour of the former Australian pacer’s late wife Jane McGrath. The money raised through the sale of ‘pink seats’ during the Test goes to the McGrath Foundation.
The McGrath Foundation is a breast cancer care charity based in Australia. The foundation supports breast care nurses in neighbourhoods across the country, and also works towards increasing awareness about breast cancer.
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