New South Wales, Jan. 1 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players from the Australian and England cricket teams ahead of the final Ashes Test at Kirribilli House for his annual New Year's Day reception on Thursday.

During the reception, the Australian PM joked that both teams should make sure that they make it to day three of the Test after a two-day finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test.

The third-day of a Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is significant as it marks Jane McGrath Day, meant to raise awareness and funds for the McGrath Foundation, supporting families affected by breast cancer. The initiative is headed by Aussie pace icon Glenn McGrath, who lost his wife Jane to a bat...