Glenn McGrath
About
With 14 years of professional cricketing career, Glenn McGrath is one of the most successful fast bowlers in Test cricket. McGarth is known throughout his career for maintaining an accurate line and length, his consistency made him one of the most economical and dangerous fast bowlers of his time.
He holds the world record in Test cricket for the highest wickets as a fast bowler. He is 4th on the all-time list with the top three wicket-takers - Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, and Anil Kumble all being spin bowlers.
He is Australia's most successful pacer in India– taking 33 wickets in 8 Tests with a best of 4/18 at Eden Gardens during the epic 2001 Test in Kolkata.
McGrath has lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy three times and taken more wickets than anyone else in World Cup cricket history.
He is also the Director of MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, where he trains the young Indian pacers. He is also the President of the McGrath Foundation, a breast cancer support and education charity he founded.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
McGarth has won multiple awards, including the ‘Allan Border Medal’ in 2000, ‘Test Player of the Year’ in 2000, and ‘One Day International Player’ for 2001. He also won the ‘Wisden Cricketer of the year’, 1999 and 2005-06.
He has also received the ‘NSW Australian of the Year Award’ considering his dedication and work at the McGrath Foundation.
Why Glenn McGrath ?
Glenn’s analytical mind and immense knowledge about the field can fill every cricket enthusiast with awe.
Glenn is vocal about breast cancer awareness in young women and supports the improvement of services for breast cancer.
Glenn’s journey is filled with incredible highs and disastrous lows; he is a truly inspiring man and a philanthropist. Glenn McGrath is one of the most sought after motivational speakers for various corporate services, including keynote speeches and motivational speaking at corporate events.
