The fifth and last match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). This match was also known as 'Pink Test'. Because this match was played in memory of the late wife of Australia's legendary player Glenn McGrath. In his memory, Australia plays the first Test every year as 'Pink Test'. Now the earnings from this match have also been revealed. More than $9 million has been raised from the Sydney test.

More than 9 million dollars raised from Sydney test

The Sydney Test between India and Australia was played from 3 January. The result of the match came on the third day itself. A large number of spectators had come to watch this test. This resulted in strong earnings for Sydney Cricket Ground. It is being told that more than 9 million dollars (Rs 47,89,09,710 in Indian currency) has been earned from Pink Test. However, this fund did not come to the stadium.

McGrath Foundation got all the money

Glenn McGrath has been a legendary player of Australia. He, along with his wife Jane McGrath, founded the McGrath Foundation in 2005. Jane died of breast cancer in 2008. Since then, every year since 2009, the Australian team plays the first Test in his memory. All the money earned from this goes to the McGrath Foundation. This foundation helps breast cancer patients in Australia.

Australia won the Sydney Test

The Australian team had defeated Team India in the Pink Test played in Sydney. Australia had won this match in the second session of the third day itself. Batting first, Team India had scored 185 runs. In response, Australia also settled cheaply. The Kangaroo team had scored 181 runs in the first innings. After this, India's second innings ended at 157 runs. Due to the lead of four runs in the first innings, India gave Australia a target of 162 runs to win. Chasing this target easily, Australia won the match by 6 wickets.