Australia vs India 2018-19: Twitter Hails Virat Kohli as he Extends His Support Towards Pink Tests

Indian National Cricket team skipper Virat Kohli extended his support for the ‘Pink Test’ by using bat and gloves with a pink tinge on it during the fourth and final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the SCG has been hosting the ‘Pink Test’ as the New Year Test to support the McGrath Foundation since 2009 in remembrance of Glenn McGrath’s late wife, Jane McGrath. The former pacer’s foundation is a breast cancer support and education charity in Australia that raises money to increase awareness about it.

The money raised throughout the Pink Test goes towards supporting the Foundation in placing specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses wherever they are needed – across Australia, for free.

Virat Kohli graced the SCG after the departure of Mayank Agarwal in the 34th over. The talismanic run-scorer sported a bat which had a pink MRF sticker and a pink handle along with gloves which had a dash of pink on them. In addition to, there was a sea of pink on the opening day of the fourth and final Test. From the wickets to the boundary lines, everything was coloured pink to honour Jane McGrath’s memory and support breast cancer.

The visitors, meanwhile, dominated the proceeding with Cheteshwar Pujara scoring yet another brilliant century. He remained unbeaten on 130 runs as India went to stumps at 303 for the loss of four wickets. Previously, Mayank Agarwal also chipped in with 77 runs to provide a wonderful start.

Twitter Reactions:

Lots of respect for @imVkohli supporting the @McGrathFdn with pink stickers on bat and pink on his batting gloves.?? #AUSvIND #PinkTest

— Jason Gillespie ? (@dizzy259) January 3, 2019

Terrific to see Kohli batting with a pink grip, pink on his gloves and pink logos on his bat. Great respect for the occasion ? #AUDvIND

— Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) January 3, 2019

Kohli's bat grip is in pink and also his gloves! Its an amazing gesture by Indian captain to show his respect towards Sydney's pink test. Jeeve Jeeve Kohli ??

— Mohit Gulati ?? (@desimojito) January 3, 2019

The pink in Kohli's bat handle is Anushka walking in too.

— Sudipto (@SudiptoDoc) January 3, 2019

Virat Kohli has come out with pink lettering and grip on his MRF bat too. That's nice to see. #AUSvIND

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 3, 2019

Amazing gesture by the Indian skipper to show his respect towards the Sydney Pink Test ? pic.twitter.com/PYoLDjqfHs

— Prajakta (@18prajakta) January 3, 2019

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Good to see Virat goes all pink for McGrath #BreastCancerAwarness foundation ? pic.twitter.com/GQ4AH6O3Fk

— JAMES (@ImJames_) January 3, 2019

Pink gloves and Pink grip on the bat for Virat. Same old cover drive though.

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 3, 2019

Change of contact lens for @imVkohli Impressive the way he has bought into the Pink Test. #mcgrathfoundation pic.twitter.com/gGyVGCt4rm

— simon hughes (@theanalyst) January 3, 2019

Virat going all pink for Mcgrath foundation and some idiots in the stadium booing him. Such morons!! #ausvind pic.twitter.com/EiLo97gQmw

— Mon (@4sacinom) January 3, 2019