Australia, New Zealand Players To Wear Black Armbands To Pay Tribute To Fire And Emergency Services

Mumbai: Players from Australia and New Zealand wear black armbands and pay tribute to Fire and Emergency Services and fire fighting personnel during the Anthem Ceremony at the start of play on day one of Sydney Test.
The SCG Trust and Cricket Australia (CA) also announced that the ODI series in March will be dedicated to raising funds for those affected by those bushes for the Australian Red Cross.

The signed shirt from the Boxing Day Test will be auctioned online from today, with all proceeds going to the Australian Red Cross.

Glenn McGrath, co-founder and president of the McGrath Foundation, highlighted the importance of support networks during challenging times and thanked the Australian community for their generosity in helping people in rural and regional areas.

“The past year has been particularly difficult for many rural communities and it is important that we work together to support each other,” McGraw said in a statement.

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts said, “The Pink Test is a special event on the cricket calendar. Every year, we are very grateful for the support shown by the cricket community, whether that be our players, fans, partners or opposition. It’s no different this year with the New Zealand Cricket Team and their generous support of the cause – we are looking forward to the start of the Test and seeing the SCG bathed in pink for Jane McGrath Day”.

Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground CEO Kerry Mather said: “Jane McGraw Day is one of the most important days on the Australian sports calendar and every year it clearly shows the positive impact sports can have on our community.”

Australia has been invincible 2–0 in a three-match series, with the last Test to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from 3 January.

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