Glenn McGrath contracts Covid-19 days before Pink Test

Glenn McGrath. Pic/Atul Kamble

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19 days before the Pink Test which is played in memory of his late wife Jane, who died of breast cancer, and is used as a fundraiser to support patients suffering from the dreaded disease.

The time Australia's opponent in the Pink Test will be England as part of the Ashes series.

The Test will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 5. The third day of the SCG Test is known as Jane McGrath Day and it remains to be seen if the former cricketer will turn negative in time to attend the event. McGrath, however, will be present virtually when both sides are presented with their baggy pink caps. "Glenn has had a PCR test which unfortunately returned a positive result," McGrath Foundation chief executive Holly Masters said.

"We wish Glenn and his family good health. We are grateful to our partners at Cricket Australia and the SCG. As well as the England cricket team for their ongoing support for the Pink Test and look forward to still making this the ‘pinkest' Ashes," she added.

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