( CNN ) -- Australia 's cricketers will pay tribute to Jane McGrath at their one-day international against West Indies in St Vincent on Tuesday . Jane McGrath died on Sunday at the age of 42 . The English-born wife of former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath , died on Sunday , aged 42 , after a long battle with cancer . The McGraths had two children , James , who is eight , and Holly six . The Australian players will wear pink ribbons and batsmen will use pink grips on their bats . The color pink represents the McGrath Foundation , an organization set up by the McGraths to raise money for the fight against breast cancer . The McGraths were recognized for their charity work this year when they were appointed as Members of the Order of Australia . Australia captain Ricky Ponting said : `` Jane was a wonderful person who fought and maintained grace and dignity during her long-term illness . '' Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said : `` Jane was an inspiration , whose legacy will continue to benefit so many others . '' Former Australia captain Steve Waugh , best man at the McGrath 's 1999 wedding , said : `` Courage is often associated with feats on a sport field but the true meaning of it lies elsewhere and someone like Jane best exemplifies that . ''
Australia 's cricketers are to pay tribute to Jane McGrath . The 42-year - old wife of fast bowler Glenn McGrath , die on Sunday . She had had a long battle with cancer . The couple will wear pink gloves , the colours of the McGrath Foundation .