Australia cricket great Glenn McGrath has been removed as a commentator by ABC due to his association with a betting company. Known for his outstanding career as a fast bowler, McGrath has been a familiar face at the Ashes matches in recent times.
Having claimed 563 wickets in 124 Test matches for Australia, the 55-year-old was a formidable opponent for England in the Ashes series, securing victory in six Ashes campaigns with Australia. Despite his absence from ABC’s commentary team, McGrath will still be part of the BBC Test Match Special crew.
ABC confirmed the decision to part ways with McGrath for the Ashes series in a statement, citing his upcoming collaboration with Bet365 as the reason for his exclusion. This move follows a similar action taken by ABC against former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson in the past.
McGrath will continue to play a significant role in the BBC’s coverage of the Ashes, contributing to live radio commentary and highlights alongside other renowned commentators. In a bold prediction, McGrath forecasted a dominant 5-0 win for the home side in the upcoming series, highlighting the formidable Australian bowling lineup and England’s challenging history in Australia.
While McGrath’s commentary stint with ABC has ended, cricket fans can still catch his insights and analysis through the BBC’s comprehensive coverage of the Ashes series.