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'Save Bhuvneshwar, other India bowlers have not been consistent'

'Save Bhuvneshwar, other India bowlers have not been consistent'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Harbhajan Singh has said that except Bhuvneshwar Kumar, other bowlers have not been consistent enough which has been the bane of India in their disappointing tour Down Under.

McGrath set to start work at MRF pace foundation

McGrath set to start work at MRF pace foundation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath is all set to join the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai as its bowling consultant.

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame on Thursday, making him its 68th male member.

Captains will be keen to make their mark: McGrath

Captains will be keen to make their mark: McGrath

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Pace bowling legend Glenn McGrath feels the upcoming Test series between Australia and India could see a keen leadership contest, with both captains seeking to make a mark for different reasons.

MRF Pace Foundation appoints McGrath as Director

MRF Pace Foundation appoints McGrath as Director

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath will take over the role of Director at the MRF PaceFoundation from compatriot Dennis Lillee, who has opted out after serving the academy for 25 years.

McGrath, Lee congratulate Tendulkar

McGrath, Lee congratulate Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Tributes continued to pour in for Sachin Tendulkar for completing a century of hundreds in international cricket with the legendary Glenn McGrath and tearaway pacer Brett Lee becoming the latest to congratulate the iconic Indian.

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka starting January 4 in Sydney.

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Australian bowling coach David Saker has compared England paceman James Anderson and spinner Graeme Swann to legendary Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.

'Starc has carried the confidence he got in ODIs to Test matches'

'Starc has carried the confidence he got in ODIs to Test matches'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has heaped praise on compatriot Mitchell Starc.

28 years and MRF foundation unable to produce constant stream of pacers

28 years and MRF foundation unable to produce constant stream of pacers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Impressed with the skill-set of young speedsters at the MRF pace academy in Chennai, Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath said that hunting for stronger bodies from the northern part of India can be the answer to the nation's thirst for producing more fast bowlers.

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Admitting Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian great Brian Lara are two of the best he has bowled to, Australian legend Glenn McGrath has said that Virender Sehwag was not in the same league.

Indian bowling attack still world-class: McGrath

Indian bowling attack still world-class: McGrath

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath says India's bowling attack remains a "world-class" one despite the recent debacles against New Zealand and blamed the under-whelming performance on factors such as injury lay-offs and toss.

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Anderson was close to tears after finishing the series as the leading wicket-taker with 24 in five Tests.

Expect heated exchanges under hot Aussie sun: Cummins

Expect heated exchanges under hot Aussie sun: Cummins

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'How we play the game reflects who we are as people and for the most part, the Aussie team is a pretty relaxed bunch, we like a bit of a laugh, so let's see what happens in this series.'

I only look to bowl fast, whether it is T20, ODI or Test cricket: Umesh Yadav

I only look to bowl fast, whether it is T20, ODI or Test cricket: Umesh Yadav

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Young Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav tells Harish Kotian he wants to bowl with the same consistency as former Aussie great Glenn McGrath.

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'He's a very talented batsman and able to bat long period of time.'

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli retains top spot, Pujara third

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli retains top spot, Pujara third

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Virat Kohli remained on top while teammate Chesteshwar Pujara managed to hold on to his third position i

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Sachin Tendulkar was the only current cricketer named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI which did not include Australian captain Ricky Ponting and the likes of Brian Lara, Glenn McGrath, Sunil Gavaskar.

Nielsen retained as Aus coach till 2013 Ashes

Nielsen retained as Aus coach till 2013 Ashes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia will retain coach Tim Nielsen until the end of the next Ashes series in England in 2013, the national cricket board said on Tuesday.

McGrath impressed by Australia's pace attack

McGrath impressed by Australia's pace attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Pace legend Glenn McGrath foresees Australia complete a 4-0 whitewash over India in the ongoing Test series. McGrath makes this claim following the top-class performance of the home team's pace bowling attack, especially the young James Pattinson.

McGrath doubtful of Zaheer, Ishant lasting the whole series

McGrath doubtful of Zaheer, Ishant lasting the whole series

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

With a pace attack led by two injury-prone bowlers, things are not looking too good for India ahead of the gruelling Test series against Australia, feels fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath.

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The 34-year-old debuted for England in 2007 at Colombo with Chaminda Vaas his first, and only, wicket in that Test at a cost of 95 runs and logged his best figures of 8-15 when he rampaged through the Australians at Trent Bridge in the Ashes five years ago.

McGrath mulls taking 'Pink Test' campaign to Eng

McGrath mulls taking 'Pink Test' campaign to Eng

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Following a positive response to his 'Pink Test' campaign in Australia, pace legend Glenn McGrath plans to take the campaign to English shores.

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Constant criticism leading up to the Ashes may actually work in Australia's favour, galvanising an under-pressure team against a more settled England side, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes.

Australia will blow away India at MCG: Warne

Australia will blow away India at MCG: Warne

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Warne believes the Australian pace battery deserves more credit for the win in the series-opener than the criticism faced by the Indian batsmen.

McGrath to mentor Varun Aaron and other pacers

McGrath to mentor Varun Aaron and other pacers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

India's fastest bowler Varun Aaron has started his 10-day training programme under Australian legend Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation as part of a tie-up between the BCCI and company.

Ashes: McGrath predicts 10-0... 'because Aus already 5-0 up'

Ashes: McGrath predicts 10-0... 'because Aus already 5-0 up'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Pace legend Glenn McGrath, who has often predicted results of Australia's Test rubbers, forecast yet another 5-0 clean sweep by his country against England in the upcoming Ashes series.

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Cricket Australia's (CA) recent research says that the team's image is sound, yet something is going wrong.

McGrath puts his weight behind Ponting

McGrath puts his weight behind Ponting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath backed former teammate Ponting, despite a poor run of form and a century drought which stretches almost two years, to come up with a strong performance in the four-match Test series.

Sydney Ashes Test in the pink

Sydney Ashes Test in the pink

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

England, at 488 for seven at the stumps on the third day, were not the only ones in the pink as the fifth and final Ashes Test celebrated "Jane McGrath Day" at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Out-of-form Ricky Ponting is facing the heat from all quarters after Australia failed to retain the Ashes from England but his former team-mate Glenn McGrath feels the Aussie skipper will beat Sachin Tendulkar for the record of maximum runs in Test cricket.

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Anderson now has seven wickets in the match.

It's been an issue since Pigeon moved on: Ponting

It's been an issue since Pigeon moved on: Ponting

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes his limited overs bowling attack is still missing the late innings skills of former fast bowler Glenn McGrath, more than two and a half years after he retired.

McGrath weds girlfriend in secret ceremony

McGrath weds girlfriend in secret ceremony

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former cricketer Glenn McGrath has reportedly tied the knot with Sara Leonardi in a private ceremony in Sydney.

Confident Daredevils take on Victoria

Confident Daredevils take on Victoria

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Struggling with three pull-outs within one week, Delhi Daredevils would seek to capitalise on the experience of legendary Australian paceman Glenn McGrath when they take on Victoria in their opening Champions League Twenty20 match in New Delhi on Friday.

McGrath replaces Collingwood for Delhi Daredevils

McGrath replaces Collingwood for Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Australian pacer Glenn McGrath on Wednesday replaced injured English batsman Paul Collingwood in the Delhi Daredevils team for the Champions League Twenty20 starting on Thursday. Collingwood will miss the event due to a buttock injury he picked up during the just-concluded ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Muttiah Muralitharan went past Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket.

Australia sorely missed Warne and McGrath: Bhajji

Australia sorely missed Warne and McGrath: Bhajji

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Harbhajan Singh offered no sympathy to Ricky Ponting and his grief-stricken teammates on their Ashes debacle and said they are still missing Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career.