Glenn Mcgrath – The Greatest Bowlers of all Time
Written by ARHAM and MUQEET
Whole life
Glenn Mcgrath was born 9 February 1970) is an Australian former international cricketer whose career spanned 14 years. He was a fast-medium pace bowler and is considered one of the greatest bowlers of all time along with the title of most accurate pace bowler of all time[1] and a leading contributor to Australia’s domination of world cricket from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s.His test career was between 1993 till 2007.His Odi career was also between 1993 till 2007. GLenn Mcgrath started his T20 career in 2005 till 2014.He started playing IPL in 2008 till 2016.
Personal Information:
Full Name: Glenn Donald McGrath
Born: February 9, 1970, in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.
Nickname: “Pigeon” (due to his slight build and unassuming demeanor).
Role: Fast bowler
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
Test and ODI bowling career
Key Achievements:bowling career
Test Matches:
Matches Played: 124
Wickets Taken: 563
Bowling Average: 21.64
Strike Rate: 54.0
Best Bowling Performance: 8/24 against New Zealand.
One Day Internationals (ODIs):
Matches Played: 250
Wickets Taken: 381
Bowling Average: 22.02
Best Bowling Performance: 7/15 against Namibia.
Key Achievements:bowling career
Test Matches:
Matches Played: 124
Wickets Taken: 563
Bowling Average: 21.64
Strike Rate: 54.0
Best Bowling Performance: 8/24 against New Zealand.
One Day Internationals (ODIs):
Matches Played: 250
Wickets Taken: 381
Bowling Average: 22.02
Best Bowling Performance: 7/15 against Namibia.
T20 Bowling Career
Glenn McGrath’s T20I Career Overview:
T20I Debut: 2005 against New Zealand.
T20I Retirement: 2007, after the ICC T20 World Cup.
Key Statistics:
Matches Played: 15
Wickets Taken: 13
Bowling Average: 29.38
Strike Rate: 21.5
Best Bowling: 3/19
Economy Rate: 7.64
International Career
Glenn McGrath is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. Known for his exceptional accuracy, consistency, and ability to generate bounce, McGrath played a pivotal role in the Australian cricket team’s dominance in the 1990s and 2000s. Here’s a closer look at his career and legacy:
International Career Overview:
Test Debut: 1993 vs. New Zealand
ODI Debut: 1993 vs. Sri Lanka
T20I Debut: 2005 vs. New Zealand (though his T20I career was short-lived)
Retirement:
Test Cricket: 2007 (after the Ashes series in Australia)
ODI Cricket: 2007 (after the ICC World Cup)
IPL Career
Glenn McGrath played in 14 IPL matches, taking 12 wickets with an average of 29.75 and conceded 357 runs.
Here’s a more detailed look at his IPL career:
Matches Played: 14
Wickets Taken: 12
Average: 29.75
Runs Conceded: 357
Maidens: 2
Team: Delhi Daredevils
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