00:00Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith marking major milestones.
00:04Smith passed Sir Donald Bradman with his 30th test century for Australia,
00:08while Khawaja celebrating a career-high test innings of 195,
00:13and he's still not out.
00:15For more, we're joined by former Australian captain Mark Taylor
00:18and McGrath Foundation director Tracey Bevan.
00:21Good morning to you both.
00:22Mark, I want to start with you,
00:23because as someone who likes seeing openers score runs
00:26and New South Welshmen score runs,
00:28you must have been pretty impressed with Usman Khawaja yesterday.
00:31Oh, absolutely. Usman's been terrific.
00:34And what a 12 months he's had, really.
00:37It started here a year ago when he was rushed into the side
00:41to replace Travis Head, who was a COVID late withdrawal.
00:46He made 200s that day against England,
00:48and since then he's made over 1,000 runs in the last 12 months
00:51and capped it off, as you say, with almost 200 here yesterday.
00:55195 not out.
00:56But it'll be interesting to see what Pat Cummins does today,
00:58should this rain go away, to see if he may be declared
01:01or whether he'll give Usman a chance to make 200 here in front of
01:04what will be a pretty big crowd, I dare say.
01:07It's not looking good, judging purely by the fact
01:10you're standing under umbrellas,
01:12but you've captained plenty of sides.
01:14What do you think will happen today, and how's Australia performing?
01:19Well, look, I'd have to disappoint probably the crowd and Usman,
01:22because I'd declare straight away, as you can see, Charles,
01:25there's quite a bit of bad weather around here at the moment.
01:28I'm not sure how much play we're going to get today,
01:30but I think if there's any play today,
01:32Australia should be bowling and looking to get some wickets.
01:35So I'd say to Usman, mate, well played, 195 not out,
01:38we're going to bowl.
01:39Good for his average as well.
01:40Of course, it is Jane McGrath Day there, Tracy, to bring you in.
01:44I mean, it's such a special day, realistically,
01:46whether there is cricket or not.
01:50Oh, yeah.
01:50I mean, everybody that's out here queuing up now,
01:52the members have got their pink on, young and old, boys and girls.
01:56It's more than just cricket today.
01:57It's about remembering Jane McGrath
01:59and those who are going through breast cancer.
02:02We were there on Monday, and the amount of pink,
02:04even on Monday's first day, sorry, the first day of the test,
02:07on Wednesday, was remarkable.
02:09This year, you're encouraging people to buy virtual seats.
02:12Can you tell us more about that?
02:15Yeah, sure.
02:16It's a way that you don't even need to be sat in the rain at the cricket.
02:18You can be anywhere.
02:19You don't even have to like cricket.
02:21You can do wherever you want to be.
02:23You can buy a virtual pink seat at pinktest.com.au.
02:26$20.
02:27You can personalise it, share it through your socials,
02:30but every single dollar from that $20
02:32is helping the McGrath Foundation bring free support
02:35to 2,100 Australian families experiencing breast cancer.
02:39The gates of the members have just opened there behind you.
02:42How have the sales gone so far,
02:43and what will that money go towards,
02:46and what difference does it make?
02:48Well, we set a goal of $150,000.
02:51I think we're going to actually almost reach that on Jane McGrath Day,
02:54which is absolutely extraordinary.
02:57But it will go such a long way to bringing that free care and support,
03:01as Jane knew, from her breast care nurse.
03:03The whole reason the McGrath Foundation exists
03:05is because of one woman's experience with a breast care nurse
03:08and wanting to help Australian families,
03:10and that's what the pink test is about,
03:12and that's what the virtual pink seat is about.
03:14And I just want to, given the significance of this year
03:17and a crucial anniversary and where this all started,
03:20how is it for you personally, having known Jane so well
03:23and being part of this every step of the way,
03:25to look and see what a huge success this day,
03:29this test and this organisation has become?
03:33Oh, it's very emotional. It always is.
03:35I mean, Mark knew Jane just as well as I did
03:38because we're always on tour together.
03:39But it's emotional because I'd love her to be here,
03:42but then I have to think, you know what,
03:44Jane would just be really proud,
03:46really proud of everyone who supports the McGrath Foundation
03:49because it's because of that support
03:50that we can bring the support they need,
03:53families going through breast cancer.
03:54So, yes, I miss her,
03:56but I've got, you know, all the wonderful memories
03:59over the past 15 years,
04:00knowing that she would just be so proud.
04:04Well, you've helped so many,
04:05and there are so many more that will be helped by this day.
04:08We appreciate your time this morning,
04:09and congratulations on the success so far.
04:12Thank you very much.
04:13Thanks, Charles.
04:14Thank you, Charles.
04:14Thank you, Charles.
04:15Thank you, Charles.
04:15Thank you, Charles.
04:15Thank you, Charles.
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