Glenn McGrath

Cricketer

Australian Dubbo, New South Wales (Australia)

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth09/02/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceDubbo, New South Wales (Australia)

Latest News about Glenn McGrath

15/06/2025

Glenn McGrath was honored with a special tribute at the 2025 ICC Awards for his enduring legacy in cricket and his humanitarian work through the McGrath Foundation. The event highlighted his continued advocacy for breast cancer awareness and support for families affected by the disease.

03/02/2025

On his 55th birthday, Glenn McGrath launched a new youth cricket development program in partnership with the New South Wales Cricket Association, aimed at nurturing fast bowlers from rural communities. The initiative includes coaching workshops and equipment grants for underprivileged players.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name/Full NameGlenn Donald McGrath
Names Earned
  • Pigeon
  • Ooh Ah
  • Millard
  • Nobby
Names Earned Sources
  • Sify
  • Crictracker.com
  • Pinterest
  • The Sydney Morning Herald
  • MensXP.com

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 5"
Weight77 kg
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorLight Ash Blonde

Personal Life

AddressBurraway Street (Mitchell Highway), Tom Perry Park, Narromine, 2821
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Scuba-diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Sky-diving

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date
  • 17 July 1999 (Jane McGrath)
  • 18 November 2010 (Sara Leonardi)
Family
Wife/Spouse
  • Jane Louise Mc
  • Grath (1999-2008)
  • Sara Leonardi Mc
  • Grath (2010-present)
Children
  • James Mc
  • Grath
  • Holly Mc
  • Madison Mary Harper Mc
Parents
FatherKevin Mc
MotherBeverly Mc

Career

Cricket
International Debut
ODI09/12/1993 against South Africa at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Australia)
Test12/11/1993 against New Zealand at The WACA (Perth)
T20I17/02/2005 against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland (New Zealand)
Jersey Number#11 (Australia)
Domestic/State Team
  • ICC World XI
  • Delhi Daredevils (IPL)
  • New South Wales
  • Middlesex (County Club)
  • Worcestershire (County Club)
Coach/MentorDoug Walters
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight arm fast-medium
International Retirement2007
Test Career Statistics
Matches124
Wickets563
Bowling Average21.64
Five-Wicket Hauls29
Best Bowling Figures8/24 against Pakistan in Perth (2004)
ODI Career Statistics
Matches250
Wickets381
Bowling Average22.02
Best Bowling Figures7/15
World Cup Statistics
Total Wickets71
World Cup Wins3 (1999, 2003, 2007)
Records
Most successful fast bowler in international cricket949 international wickets
Most wickets by a bowler in ICC World Cup history71
Only bowler to take a wicket off the last ball of his Test, ODI, as well as T20I careerYes
A bowler who dismissed a single batter most number of times in international cricketMichael Atherton from England (19 times)
Best-ever bowling figures recorded in the World Cup7 for 15 in 2003 ICC World Cup against Namibia
Second bowler in terms of dismissing Most Players for Ducks in TestsJames Anderson (104 wickets)
Second most wickets in a single edition of World Cup after Mitchell Starc26 wickets in 2007 World Cup
Third fastest to 450 test wickets100 matches
Third fastest to 300 wickets in ODIs200 ODIs
Third most 'ducks' in Test cricket while batting35
Third best bowling figures in One-Day Internationals7 for 15 runs
Most successive ducks on consecutive pairs in test cricket4 while batting
Third Australian to reach 300 Test wicketsYes
Only Australian pacer to play 100 TestsYes
Leading wicket-taker for Australia in 1999 ICC World CupYes
Second most wickets in an ODI series26 after Mitchell Starc
First Australian bowler to play in 200 One Day InternationalsYes
First Australian Fast Bowler to play in 100 Test matchesYes
Most successful fast bowler in Test cricket history563 Test wickets
First fast bowler to reach 500 Test wicketsAchieved at Lord's Cricket Ground in 2005
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1998
  • Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year in 1999
  • Allan Border Medal in 2000
  • Test Player of the Year in 2000
  • One-Day International Player of the Year in 2001
  • Player of the series in the 2007 ICC World Cup
  • Member of the Order of Australia for his “service to cricket as a player” and with his wife for their “service to the community through the establishment of the McGrath Foundation” on 28 January 2008
  • Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2011
  • Inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame in 2012

Favourites

Cricketer
BatterSachin Tendulkar
BowlerDennis Lillee
Cricket GroundMelbourne Cricket Ground
Sportsperson(s)
Sports
  • Basketball
  • Lawn Tennis
CountryPortugal
Travel Destinations
  • Africa
  • Europe
Food
  • Chicken Sushi
  • Seafood

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/glennmcgrath/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/glennmcgrathofficial
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/glennmcgrath

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Glenn McGrath is a legendary Australian cricketer known for his exceptional skills as a fast bowler.
2. He began his cricket journey in Narromine, New South Wales, catching the eye of Doug Walters.
3. In the 1992-93 season, he made a significant debut for New South Wales in a major tournament.
4. Glenn McGrath considers Brian Lara to be the most challenging batsman he has faced in international cricket.
5. He currently plays a key role as the director of the MRF Pace Foundation and the president of the McGrath Foundation.
6. McGrath was known for his accuracy and relentless pressure rather than express pace, making him one of the most economical fast bowlers in cricket history.
7. He was instrumental in Australia's dominance in both Test and One-Day International formats during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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