Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath, born on February 9, 1970, is known as one of Australia’s best fast bowlers. He played international cricket for 14 years and became famous for his accuracy and consistency. McGrath helped Australia win three World Cup titles: 1999, 2003, and 2007. In the 2003 final, he took the key wicket of Zaheer Khan. He is one of the most successful fast bowlers in history. McGrath holds the record for the most wickets in World Cups with 71. He is also third in the list of fast bowlers with the most Test wickets. McGrath retired from Test cricket in 2006 and played his last One-Day International during the 2007 World Cup, where he was named the best player of the tournament. He later played for Delhi DareDevils in the Indian Premier League. McGrath is now the president of the McGrath Foundation, a charity he founded for breast cancer support. He is also the director of the MRF Pace Foundation. McGrath joined the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013.
Career Highlights
Glenn McGrath had a long and successful cricket career. He quickly moved from playing local cricket to representing Australia on the world stage. Known for his accurate bowling, McGrath was a key player for Australia, especially in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Test debut: McGrath first played for Australia in 1993 against New Zealand;
- Ashes 2005: In the first Test of the 2005 Ashes series, McGrath became the fourth bowler to take 500 Test wickets;
- 2007 World Cup: McGrath took the most wickets in the 2007 World Cup and was named player of the tournament;
- Retirement: He retired from Test cricket in 2006 and played his final Test match in January 2007. He retired from all international cricket after the 2007 World Cup;
- Indian Premier League: McGrath played for Delhi DareDevils in the 2008 IPL season, impressing with his economy rate. He returned in 2009 but did not play.
Awards & Achievements
Glenn McGrath received many awards for his cricket career and his work in the community. His talent and dedication to the sport earned him recognition both on and off the field.
- In 2001, McGrath was named to the Australian Institute of Sport Best of the Best list;
- He won the Allan Border Medal and Men’s Test Player of the Year in 2000;
- McGrath was named Men’s ODI Player of the Year in 2001;
- He became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2008;
- McGrath was named NSW Australian of the Year in 2008;
- He joined the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2011 and the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013;
- McGrath was part of Australia’s greatest-ever ODI team and the best Ashes XI in 2017;
- A statue of McGrath stands in his hometown of Narromine, installed in 2009;
- He was promoted to Officer of the Order of Australia in 2024;
- In 2021, McGrath received the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his contributions to cricket and breast cancer awareness.
McGrath’s career and legacy continue to inspire many both in sport and charity.
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