Glenn McGrath

Ricky Ponting remains unsure what attack he will have in the first cricket Test against India but believes Australia still pack their punch post Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath. Australia won't name their final XI until Wednesday morning because the captain and selectors wanted extra time to analyse an MCG wicket which has had its preparation hampered by rain the past week. Ponting said the wicket still looked damp on Tuesday morning, but sunshine in the afternoon and forecast good weather on Wednesday will help it dry for the series opener. Still, with conditions likely to favour fast bowling in the morning, Australia must ... Read Full Story

McGrath Foundation Continue the holiday festivities by joining host, Fox Sports presenter and cricket fan Lee Furlong, and special guests at the 3 mobile Boxing Day Test in comfort and style. Date: Sunday 27 December, 2009 Time: 12 noon for 12.30pm Venue: McGrath Foundation High Tea Marquee, Brunton Ave Opposite Gates 5 & 6 MCG Tickets are $100 and include jam packed goodie bags, festive bubbly, celebratory cocktails and sweet treats, with proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation. No persons under 18 years of age permitted. The McGrath Foundation is a major partner of Cricket Cares www.cricket.com.au/cricketcares The McGrath Foundation raises money to place ... Read Full Story

Font size: Agencies 18 August, 2008 01:54:00 EACH night Glenn McGrath's two children light a candle, look up at the stars and say hello to Mummy. Holly, 6, and James, 8, are still learning to survive in a world without their extraordinary mum, English-born Jane McGrath, who lost her battle with cancer two months ago. McGrath, the world-famous cricketer, has also learnt how to plait hair, do a bit of cooking and be a general mum. Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, cancer of the hip six years later and had a brain tumour removed in early 2006. "It's a bit rough ... Read Full Story

Glenn McGrath and Shaun Tait struck it rich as Australia stormed into a fourth successive World Cup final with a crushing seven-wicket win over South Africa Read Full Story

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