G-MAG Issue-2 (29th OCT 2013) Issue-2 OCT-29-2013 | Page 65

Achievements:

Secured the highest number of wickets in the category of fast bowlers and fourth in the all-time list.

Glenn McGrath, along with Rahul Dravid, was honoured during the seventh annual Bradman Awards function in Sydney on November 1, 2012. He was inducted into the ICC Hall of fame in January, 2013.

Secured the highest number of wickets in the category of fast bowlers and fourth in the all-time list.

His wax statue was unveiled at Madam Tussaud’s museum in Sydney.

Established McGrath Foundation for cancer patients in the remembrance of his deceased wife.

He built Australia into a cricketing powerhouse and undoubtedly the best team in the world. Because of his charisma and the power of his personality he led Australia into a ruling nation of cricket. Without an iota of doubt, he can be placed alongside the greatest players of the world cricket. His place can never be replaced. His elegant late swingers, smooth run-up, accurate in swinging Yorkers, off cutters, slow deliveries and fierce bouncers made him a unique piece.

-Sharath