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Glenn Donald McGrath was born on Feb. 9, 1970 at Dubbo in New South Wales. He is living with his two children; and his wife Jane. Glenn McGrath's nickname is Pigeon.
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| Batting Style |
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Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
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Right-arm fast medium |
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| Career Statistics |
Tests |
ODIs |
| Matches |
119 |
221 |
| Wickets |
542 |
331 |
| Bowling average |
21.55 |
22.43 |
| 5 wickets in innings |
28 |
7 |
| 10 wickets in innings |
3 |
N/A |
| Best bowling |
8 for 24 |
7 for 15 |
| Runs scored |
631 |
104 |
| Batting average |
7.51 |
3.71 |
| 100s |
0 |
0 |
| 50s |
1 |
0 |
| Top score |
61 |
11 |
| Catches |
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| Stumping |
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| Test Debut |
| Glenn McGrath made his test debut in Nov. 12-16, 1993 against New Zealand at Perth. |
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| ODI Debut |
| Glenn McGrath made his ODI debut against South Africa at Melbourne on Dec. 9, 1993. |
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Turning Point
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| In 2003 World Cup, he took 7 wickets for 15 runs against the Namibians. |
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Achievements and World Records
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He holds the world record for the highest number of test wickets by a fast bowler. |
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Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1998. |
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Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year 1999. |
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Allan Border Medal 2000. |
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Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year 2005/06. |
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Holds 7 highest tenth wicket partnerships. |
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| Present life |
| Glenn McGrath is taking time off to support his wife during her battle with cancer. McGrath name is listed in Australia's 25 contracted players for the 2006-07 international seasons. |
