Glenn McGrath, a renowned Australian cricket icon, has been removed as a commentator by the primary broadcaster ABC due to his association with a betting firm. McGrath, a legendary fast bowler with 563 wickets in 124 Test matches for Australia, has a strong history in the Ashes series, having been a key figure in Australia’s success against England. Despite his exclusion from ABC’s commentary team, he will still contribute to the BBC’s Test Match Special coverage for the upcoming Ashes series.
The decision to part ways with McGrath stems from his upcoming collaboration with the betting company Bet365, following a similar incident involving former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson in the past. McGrath expressed his confidence in Australia’s performance in the upcoming Ashes series, predicting a 5-0 victory for the home team. With a formidable bowling lineup including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, McGrath believes England will face a tough challenge in winning a test match on Australian soil.