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“Jasprit Bumrah Needs An Off-Season”: Glenn McGrath Delivers Grim ‘Injury’ Warning | Cricket News
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“Jasprit Bumrah Needs An Off-Season”: Glenn McGrath Delivers Grim ‘Injury’ Warning | Cricket News

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah needs an 'off-season' since his bowling action with an 'extensive effort' could result in ace India pacer suffering further injuries, warned legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath in Chennai on Tuesday. Bumrah spent a lengthy period on the sidelines for undergoing a surgery for stress fracture on his back in March 2023, while being already out of action since September 2022. In between, he also missed the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia as well as the IPL 2023.The right-arm pacer, who returned to action a little earlier than anticipated to lead India in their three-match T20I tour of Ireland last August, hit the stride immediately and went on to claim 20 wickets in the 50-over World Cup.McGrath said owing to his action and workload, Bumrah needs time off from the ...
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Mohammad Rizwan’s Traditional Greeting For Female Members Of Glenn McGrath’s Family Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News
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Mohammad Rizwan’s Traditional Greeting For Female Members Of Glenn McGrath’s Family Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan's traditional greeting for female members of Australia legend Glenn McGrath's family has gone viral on social media. During the recently concluded Pink Test between Pakistan and Australia in Sydney, the Pakistan cricketers were greeting and shaking hands with members of McGrath's family. Rizwan folded his hands in respect when approaching a female member of the family and she also reciprocated his gesture.The Pink Test is organised by the McGrath Foundation to spread awareness about breast cancer after the death of McGrath's wife Jane in 2008.David Warner went out the way he began with a rumbustious innings to guide Australia to an eight-wicket victory and 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan in Sydney on Saturday.Playing i...
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“Getting Harder To Play All 3 Formats…”: Australia Legend’s Advice For Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News
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“Getting Harder To Play All 3 Formats…”: Australia Legend’s Advice For Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Indian cricket team pacer Jasprit Bumrah© BCCIJasprit Bumrah is all set to make his return from a prolonged injury hiatus when he leads the Indian cricket team in the three-match T20I series against Ireland. It is an extremely good news for India ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023 to get their star fast bowler back in action. However, the road has not been easy for Bumrah who missed the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 Indian Premier League due to injury concerns. Legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath expressed his concern at Bumrah's injury battles and said that he may not to manage the workload in order to prolong his career."He (Bumrah) has been incredible for India. His bowling stats, the wickets he has taken, and the way he bowls, I am a big fan but his bowling ac...
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‘Australia, Pakistan And…’: Glenn McGrath Picks “Best Four” Teams For World Cup | Cricket News
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‘Australia, Pakistan And…’: Glenn McGrath Picks “Best Four” Teams For World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Glenn McGrath picked Australia, Pakistan, England and India as the four best teams.© AFPWith nearly two months left for the start of the ODI World Cup, Australia pace great Glenn McGrath has picked the "best four" teams, which are likey to make it to the semi-finals. McGrath, who is a three-time World Cup-winner and the leading wicket-taker in the history of the tournament, feels that the upcoming showpiece event in India will be a nail-bitter. McGrath picked Australia, Pakistan, England and India, who are the hosts of the tournament, as the four best teams at the World Cup."You wouldn't be surprised that I'm putting Australia in that four. Obviously, India is playing in their own conditions. England is playing some great cricket, and Pakistan is also playing fine. So, they are th...
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ICC Breaks Silence Over Ashes Ball Change Debate Amid Massive Criticism | Cricket News
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ICC Breaks Silence Over Ashes Ball Change Debate Amid Massive Criticism | Cricket News

[ad_1] Controversy has erupted over ball-change during Ashes fifth Test© TwitterThere was no dearth of controversies when it comes to the recently-concluded Ashes 2023 series between England and Australia. The final match of the closely-contested series was no different as questions were asked about the ball-change that Australia believes proved to be crucial in tilting the match in England's favour. During Day 4 of the encounter, the 36-over-old ball was changed for a new one but Australia complained that the new ball was shinier and harder than what it should have been. The change of ball proved to be a turning point as Australia lost wickets in quick succession and were ultimately defeated by 49 runs. Australian ex-cricketers Ricky Ponting and Glenn McGrath were not pleased with the i...
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“Nature Of Beast Is…”: Australia Great’s Advice For Pat Cummins Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test | Cricket News
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“Nature Of Beast Is…”: Australia Great’s Advice For Pat Cummins Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] The ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia is getting more intense with every passing game. After taking a 2-0 lead, the visitors faced a three-wicket defeat in the third match as the series now stands at 2-1. Australia skipper Pat Cummins has been outstanding in the series, so far. Apart from shining with the ball, the ace pacer also played an unbeaten knock of 44 runs, and guided his team to victory in the first Test. As both teams are now preparing for the fourth Test, the question arises whether the team management will be resting Cummins to manage his workload.Australia has been tactically rotating their pacers turn-by-turn to manage their workload. However, Cummins has featured in all the three matches, so far, as he is also the captain. The skipper has taken a w...
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‘CazBall Not Bazball’: Australia Great Critical Of England’s Ashes Approach | Cricket News
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‘CazBall Not Bazball’: Australia Great Critical Of England’s Ashes Approach | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes, sarcastically terming it as "CazBall" instead of "Bazball", the aggressive version of game associated with the Brendon McCullum coached side in recent times. England are down 0-2 after losing the first two Tests at the Edgbaston and the Lord's. The 53-year-old said he was initially in "two minds" over the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow, which has divided the cricketing world with many, including skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, calling it contrary to the 'spirit of the game'."I want to start by saying Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal was not my favourite. I have been thinking about it a lot, reading all of the reaction, and it has had me in two mi...
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“That’s A Disgrace”: Australia Legend Reacts To Umpire’s Decision On Mitchell Starc’s Catch | Cricket News
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“That’s A Disgrace”: Australia Legend Reacts To Umpire’s Decision On Mitchell Starc’s Catch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc's controversial catch in second Ashes Test that TV umpire felt was not clean.© TwitterLegendary Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath was left disappointment by the third umpire's decision on a controversial catch taken by Mitchell Starc on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test. During England's chase of 371 runs in the final innings of the game, Ben Duckett got an edge and Starc took a diving catch at fine third man region. Upon finishing the catch, the Australia star had a big smile on his face, confident that he did enough to send the England batter packing.However, replays revealed that Starc had touched the ground with the ball while balancing his body after grabbing the ball in hand. The third umpire felt that the catch wasn't clean and he thus ruled it not out."I'm sorr...
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“Virat Kohli And Ajinkya Rahane Needed To…”: Glenn McGrath On India’s WTC Final Defeat | Cricket News
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“Virat Kohli And Ajinkya Rahane Needed To…”: Glenn McGrath On India’s WTC Final Defeat | Cricket News

[ad_1] "Sometimes it can happen", was what fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath said on Monday about India's capitulation in the World Test Championship final against Australia in London. India suffered a crushing 209-run defeat to Australia on the fifth day of the summit clash at the Oval on Sunday. "Sometimes, it can happen like that. Yeah, conditions in England are a lot different to what Indian cricket has been playing in. Sometimes that happens that way, it's called that bit of dressing room pressure," McGrath, who is Director of Coaching at MRF Pace Foundation, told reporters here."Both teams haven't played a lot of Test cricket lately but that's the way it goes. You get on a bit of a roll going into that last day, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane needed to put on a big partnership. You...
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James Anderson-Stuart Broad Overtake Shane Warne-Glenn McGrath To Become Most Successful Bowling Pair In Tests | Cricket News
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James Anderson-Stuart Broad Overtake Shane Warne-Glenn McGrath To Become Most Successful Bowling Pair In Tests | Cricket News

[ad_1] England pace duo Stuart Broad and James Anderson created history on Saturday by claiming the record for most Test wickets as a bowling pair from Australian greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath. The pair overtook their Australian rivals when Broad clean-bowled Devon Conway early in the final session of the ongoing first Test between England and New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.It was a record-breaking 1002nd Test scalp as teammates for Broad and Anderson, as the pair overtook the long-standing record previously held by McGrath and Warne (1001).Most Test wickets as teammates:1002* - James Anderson and Stuart Broad (ongoing)1001 - Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath895 - Muttiah Muralidaran and Chaminda Vaas762 - Courtney Walsh and Curtly AmbroseWhile Anderson debuted at Lord's against Zimba...
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