Australia’s cricket icon, Glenn McGrath, has been removed as a commentator by host broadcaster ABC due to his association with a betting firm. A renowned fast bowler with 563 wickets in 124 Test matches for Australia, McGrath was a formidable presence during the Ashes clashes. Despite his exclusion from ABC’s commentary team, he remains part of the BBC’s Test Match Special coverage.
ABC confirmed the decision, stating that they have mutually agreed to part ways with McGrath for the upcoming Ashes series. The broadcaster expressed enthusiasm for the series led by their commentary team, with Jim Maxwell and Corbin Middlemas taking the helm for the first Test in Perth.
The move comes in light of McGrath’s impending collaboration with betting company Bet365, mirroring the previous instance where Mitchell Johnson was dropped by ABC for a similar reason. McGrath will continue to feature prominently in the BBC’s Ashes coverage alongside renowned personalities like Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, and Phil Tufnell.
In a typical McGrath fashion, he boldly predicted a 5-0 victory for the home team in the upcoming series. England, who last won an Ashes series in 2015, face a formidable challenge against Australia’s strong bowling lineup on their home turf. McGrath’s confidence in Australia’s team, featuring players like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, underscores the tough competition England is expected to encounter.
For more news updates, consider selecting Daily Mirror as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News.
