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Who is best batsman against McGrath?
Brian Lara Tendulkar’s average against McGrath stands 22.2 and 23.9 in Tests and ODIs respectively. In contrast, Lara’s average against the Australian speedster stands at 41.4 and 27.3 in Tests, and ODIs, respectively.
What was Glenn McGrath fastest ball?
“I think the quickest ball I ever bowled on the speed gun was the ’99 World Cup final and it was 92mph (148kph), so it was reasonable,” he said. “(But) I think I was lot quicker when I first got (to international cricket).
Who is better McGrath or Anderson?
McGrath averages slightly better than Anderson, and has also taken 27 wickets more than the England pacer. McGrath and Anderson almost have the same number of five-wicket hauls in a draw or a win and have almost played the same number of matches as well.
How fast did Glenn McGrath Bowl?
In his early days, McGrath would bowl around 145 kmph but he was never the thommo or lee types fast bowler. Most of the times McGrath would bowl in mid to high 130’s yet he looked faster than some bowling in 140’s.
Who dominated McGrath?
In the history of cricket, only two batsmen dominated Glenn McGrath, and those are Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara.
Is McGrath the greatest fast bowler in Test history?
In the first innings of the ICC Super Series Test match in 2005, McGrath passed Courtney Walsh to become the greatest wicket-taker among fast bowlers in Test history. McGrath was regarded as one of the best fast bowlers in the world and has had success against every opposition team, in both Test and one-day cricket.
How did McGrath become the fourth bowler to take 500 wickets?
During the first Test at Lord’s in the 2005 Ashes series McGrath became the fourth bowler in history to take 500 Test wickets with the dismissal of Marcus Trescothick.
How did McGrath get his 500th Test wicket?
During the first Test at Lord’s in the 2005 Ashes series McGrath became the fourth bowler in history to take 500 Test wickets with the dismissal of Marcus Trescothick. This wicket was also the start of a productive spell of 5–2 that led to England being bowled out for 155.
Who is the first Australian fast bowler to play 100 tests?
In 2004, he became the first Australian fast bowler to play 100 Tests. In the first innings of the ICC Super Series Test match in 2005, McGrath passed Courtney Walsh to become the greatest wicket-taker among fast bowlers in Test history.
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