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Cricket WAGs help raise awareness and the fantastic work of McGrath Foundation

Some of Australia’s hottest WAGs have come together in support of women all around the world ahead of Thursday’s Domain Pink Test. The Daily Telegraph can reveal if the Test goes to Day Five, entry will cost just one gold coin.

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Some of Australia’s hottest WAGs have come together in support of women all around the world ahead of Thursday’s Domain Pink Test.

Centennial Parklands was a sea of pink and white on Tuesday when the partners of Australia’s cricketing hot-shots descended on the Sydney Cricket Ground to promote breast cancer awareness and the fantastic work of the McGrath Foundation.

Among the fabulous WAG’s who graced the grounds outside the SCG were Rachel Khawaja, wife to cricketing legend Usman Khawaja, and Amy Finch, wife to batsman Aaron Finch.

Cricket WAGS Bonnie Paine, Cat McAteer, Rebecca Marsh, Sarah Ray, Rachel Khawaja, Amy Finch and Becky Boston will help raise as many funds for the McGrath Foundation as possible. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Cricket WAGS Bonnie Paine, Cat McAteer, Rebecca Marsh, Sarah Ray, Rachel Khawaja, Amy Finch and Becky Boston will help raise as many funds for the McGrath Foundation as possible. Picture: Justin Lloyd

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Also in attendance were high-flying WAG’s Rebecca Marsh, Bonnie Paine, Cat McAteer, Sarah Ray and Becky Boston.

Dressed in flowing white dresses, the ladies of Australian cricket painted a picture of elegance ahead of Thursday’s historic Test.

The Daily Telegraph can exclusively reveal that, if the Test goes to Day Five, entry will cost just one gold coin. All proceeds made will be donated to the McGrath Foundation.

Indian captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma at the New Year’s Day Cricket Reception at Kirribilli House. Picture: Justin Lloyd
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The beloved couple met with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The beloved couple met with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Justin Lloyd

The SCG will also donate a dollar for every person who goes to the Test on Day Five.

CEO of the Sydney Cricket Ground Kerrie Mather said that the initiative was fantastic.

“This year, we are delighted to partner with Cricket Australia and the McGrath Foundation on this very important health initiative,” she said.

“The SCG will donate $1 to the McGrath Foundation for every fan that turns up on the fifth and final day should it be required.”

The two teams are ready to bat it out in the fourth Test. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The two teams are ready to bat it out in the fourth Test. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Australian captain Tim Paine with his wife Bonnie Maggs and the PM and his wife. Picture: Justin Lloyd.
Australian captain Tim Paine with his wife Bonnie Maggs and the PM and his wife. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

The McGrath Foundation is aiming to raise $2.1 million from the Test.

The Domain Pink Test raises funds to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia, providing care to thousands of breast cancer patients every year.

The 2019 Domain Pink Test will run from January 3 to 7.

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