The Ashes: Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath tests Covid positive days before Pink Test in Sydney

Legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath has tested positive for Covid-19 days before the 4th Test between Australia and England in the Ashes.

The Sydney Test will be known as the Pink Test, played in memory of his late wife Jane, who died of breast cancer.

The Pink Test is used as a fundraiser to support patients suffering from cancer. The third day of the New Year’s Test of the Ashes is known as Jane McGrath Day.

It remains to be seen if McGrath will recover in time to attend the Pink Test event on the 3rd day of the 4th Test in Sydney.

McGrath, however, will be present virtually when players from both England and Australia 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 was quoted as saying.

“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 and the broadcasters for their ongoing support for the Pink Test and look forward to still making this the ‘pinkest’ Ashes,” she added.

Australia have already retained the Ashes Urn by taking an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the 5-match series. However, it will be an important Test for England and their captain Joe Root, who is under considerable pressure.

Meanwhile, Nathan Lyon gave England a whitewash warning, saying Australia are looking to win the series 5-0 with an eye on reaching the World Test Championship final.