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  • Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia relying an excessive amount of on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, says Glenn McGrath

    Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia are relying an excessive amount of on the talents of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, feels Glenn McGrath.

    Indore,UPDATED: Feb 27, 2023 23:47 IST

    Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in motion throughout 1st Test match at Nagpur. (PTI Photo)

    By India Today Sports Desk: Legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath is of the opinion that Australia are relying an excessive amount of on the person brilliance of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne after they come out to bat within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to information company PTI on Monday, McGrath stated that the crew must discover a plan to sort out spin as a unit.

    “I think they’re relying too much on (Steve) Smith and Marnus (Labuschagne) at the moment. Travis Head has had a really good year as well. The whole batting line-up has to stand up,” McGrath, who’s director of teaching at MRF Pace Foundation, instructed reporters right here.

    The Australia crew has are available in for criticism from former gamers over varied points together with their strategy and choice.

    “In the first Test, they were too defensive, and in the second Test, they were too aggressive. So we will see if they’ve learned from those two matches,” the previous pacer stated.

    “They have to find a happy medium and put a price on their wicket. In India, you have to build an innings on solid defence and then look at ways to score and put the pressure back on the bowlers,” he added.

    McGrath additional stated the absence of pacers Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Cameron Green had affected the crew steadiness however, on the identical time, additionally questioned choice choices, just like the omission of Head for the primary Test in Nagpur.

    “They haven’t been able to come and clean up the tail. The last three batters have put on 160-plus. They are the ones causing problems. Whether they got the bowling changes right? Maybe Pat Cummins could have come in earlier.

    “Little little bit of reverse swing attempt to choose early wickets on the dying there. Give credit score to Indian gamers (Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Axar Patel). They know how one can play on these pitches. They are spin bowlers. They know what opposition is attempting to do,” the Aussie tempo legend stated, giving credit score to the way in which the Indians have performed in Nagpur and Delhi.

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    Feb 27, 2023

  • Single greatest problem for Australia is coming to India, performing properly and successful sequence: Glenn McGrath

    Glenn McGrath has claimed that the largest problem for the present Australian workforce will probably be to carry out properly in a Test sequence in India and win it.

    McGrath feels Australia will probably be up for the problem in India (Courtesy: PTI)

    HIGHLIGHTSA touring Australian workforce is but to win a Test sequence in India since 2004McGrath feels India is the largest problem for the AussiesThe cricket legend feels the Aussies will probably be up for the duty in India

    Cricketing legend Glenn McGrath has claimed that the only greatest problem for the present Australian workforce is to carry out properly and win a sequence in India.

    The Indian workforce will probably be welcoming the Aussies early subsequent 12 months for a four-match Test sequence. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has turn into one of many fiercest rivalries in current occasions, with India being dominant on residence soil and in Australia lately.

    2004 was the final time a touring Australian workforce was in a position to win a sequence in India and McGrath was a part of the squad on the time. There have been optimistic indicators for the Aussies recently because the workforce has finished properly in sub-continent circumstances throughout their excursions of Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

    Speaking to Cricket.com, as quoted by the ICC’s official web site, McGrath claimed that the only greatest problem for Australia could be successful a sequence in India. He mentioned that the workforce would want to provide you with good plans to trump the Indian aspect.

    The Australian legend additionally went on to say that the present gamers, with their expertise enjoying within the IPL, have skilled the Indian circumstances earlier than and their current outings in Sri Lanka and Pakistan present that they’ve a greater understanding of enjoying on sub-continent wickets.

    McGrath concluded by saying that the Australian workforce could be prepared for the problem in India.

    “Obviously, the single biggest challenge for Australia is coming to India, performing well and winning the series.”

    “We were lucky enough to do it in 2004. You’ve got to come up with good plans, the batters have to learn to adapt on turning pitches and the bowlers have to learn to bowl in those conditions.

    “I believe with IPL, quite a lot of gamers have been over right here (in India) recurrently and have therefore skilled the circumstances. The present Australian workforce, evident from their showings in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, are beginning to get a greater understanding of find out how to play on sub-continent wickets. That being mentioned, India remains to be the final word problem. I believe they’re up for it.”

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  • Glenn McGrath hails ‘luxury’ Hardik Pandya for having good sport plan – He is 2 gamers in a single

    WI vs IND: Hardik Pandya has been in stupendous kind since he captained Gujarat Titans to victory within the 2022 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    Hardik Pandya of India. Courtesy: AP

    HIGHLIGHTSHardik Pandya is at the moment taking part in within the T20I collection towards West IndiesHardik Pandya scored his maiden T20I fifty on the tour of EnglandHardik Pandya additionally picked up 2 four-wicket hauls in England earlier this yr

    Former Australia quick bowler Glenn McGrath mentioned that Hardik Pandya is a ‘luxury’ to have for any crew, conserving in thoughts the latter’s all-round talents. Pandya is at the moment participating within the T20I collection towards the West Indies and has been wonderful ever since he made his nationwide comeback within the five-match collection towards South Africa.

    Hardik additionally notched his maiden T20I half-century in England and picked up two four-wicket hauls on the English tour. McGrath was of the opinion that if Hardik Pandya stays assured then he makes life troublesome for the opposition each with bat and ball.

    “Cricket is very much a confidence sport. Hardik is very much a confidence player. If he is bowling well, it has a positive impact on his batting. He is two players in one. He is a luxury. He is a good, intelligent bowler and powerful hitter. He has got a good game plan,” McGrath was quoted as saying to the reporters.

    Hardik was dropped from Team India after he flattered to deceive within the T20 World Cup 2021. However, after main Gujarat Titans to glory within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, he has properly and really been in a position to make amends.

    McGrath additionally shared his opinions on the current talks in regards to the sustainability of ODI cricket. The veteran mentioned that Test cricket must be protected and saved his fingers crossed concerning the way forward for the 50-over format on the worldwide degree.

    “I am very much a traditionalist. I liked Tests, I liked my ODIs. Test cricket is still the ultimate to me. I hope that it is protected and still held in high regard. As for the ODIs, it is still exciting as long as they are scoring runs. Interesting to see the future (of ODIs) and see where it goes. They have got to keep making it (ODIs) exciting. They have got a few challenges,” he added.

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  • They have gotten to maintain making ODIs thrilling, says Glenn McGrath as he’s to see the way forward for format

    Australian cricketing legend Glenn McGrath stated that he’s involved in seeing the way forward for ODIs however admitted that the organizers must make the format thrilling shifting ahead.

    McGrath believes that organizers want to seek out methods to make ODIs thrilling (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSThe way forward for ODI cricket has come beneath scrutinyMcGrath feels organizers want to seek out methods to make ODIs thrillingThe Australian nice feels alot of kids will select to play T20Is within the coming years

    Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath stated that he’s nonetheless in love with ODIs however admitted that the organizers must do lots to maintain the format thrilling.

    The way forward for ODI cricket got here into the highlight after Ben Stokes determined to retire from the 50-overs recreation, citing an unmanageable schedule. Many present and former gamers have talked about the way forward for ODIs, with many stating that the organizers ought to take into consideration scrapping the format.

    Speaking to reporters, as quoted by News18, McGrath stated that he nonetheless enjoys Tests and one-day cricket, with the previous being the final word type of the sport for him.

    He additionally went to say that ODIs will nonetheless stay thrilling so long as groups are in a position to rating runs and stated that he’s involved in seeing the place the format goes subsequent. He went on to say that the sport could have just a few challenges in entrance of it and the organizers must discover methods to maintain the format thrilling.

    “I’m very a lot a traditionalist. I appreciated Test, I appreciated my ODIs. Test cricket is until the final word to me. I hope that it’s protected and nonetheless held in excessive regard.”

    “As for the ODIs, it’s nonetheless thrilling so long as they’re scoring runs. Interesting to see the long run (of ODIs) and see the place it goes. They have gotten to maintain making it (ODIs) thrilling. They have gotten just a few challenges,” said McGrath.

    The Australian great also went on to say that he wouldn’t be surprised to see more youngsters opting for the T20 format in the coming years.

    “See groups are actually having separate T20 and ODI teamsthey are practically getting extra particular. Yeah, the cash is in T20 cricket isn’t it? To be sincere, quite a lot of gamers, quite a lot of kids developing will look to play T20s,” stated McGrath.

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  • Hardik Pandya doesn’t have to be advised what he must do: Glenn McGrath

    Former Australian quick bowler Glenn McGrath reckoned that Hardik Pandya has gained sufficient expertise to concentrate on his duty. On Wednesday, June 15, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad for the T20Is in opposition to Ireland and Hardik was appointed because the skipper.

    In the continuing five-match T20I collection in opposition to Temba Bavuma’s South Africa, Hardik is working as Rishabh Pant’s deputy. In the collection in opposition to Ireland, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was named because the vice-captain.

    McGrath additionally heaped reward on the Baroda-born cricketer for being an environment friendly all-rounder and a brutal hitter of the cricket ball.

    “Hardik has got so much experience now. He knows what he needs to do. He doesn’t need to be told by coaches what he needs to do. He is a quality all-rounder, quality hitter,” McGrath, who’s Director of Coaching on the famed MRF Pace Foundation right here, was quoted as saying to the reporters.

    Back in May, Pandya captained Gujarat Titans to victory of their maiden look within the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik gained the Player of the Match award within the ultimate for his three-wicket haul.

    “Some games go well, others don’t as well. Overall, he knows what he needs to do,” McGrath added.

    McGrath additionally put forth the significance of hitting the appropriate channels as a bowler aside from producing specific tempo. The veteran put forth his opinions whereas talking on the quick and livid Umran Malik.

    “A lot of coaches think that bowling quick is the important thing. To just run and bowl as quick as you can is not the be all and end all… Holding your action, bowling good areas, building pressure, taking wickets,” he stated.

    McGrath additionally stated that captaining the Indian crew will assist Rishabh Pant sooner or later. Pant was named the skipper for the collection in opposition to South Africa after each Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul missed out as a consequence of numerous causes.

    “It is about experience as well. He is an entertainer. He has to work out a way which is best for him. The culture is set at the top. you have to have a strong leader, who can lead from the front. It is a good learning experience as well,” he added.

  • The very first thing I learnt from Glenn McGrath was to be calm and composed: Prasidh Krishna

    Glenn McGrath influenced him enormously throughout his stint on the MRF Pace Foundation and India’s newest quick bowler Prasidh Krishna on Thursday stated the very first thing he discovered from the Australian nice was to stay calm and composed.
    The Karnataka pacer made a record-breaking begin to his worldwide profession, choosing 4 wickets on ODI debut, as India defeated England by 66 runs to go one up within the three-match collection.
    “The first and foremost thing that I observed was he (Glenn McGrath) was a really calm person and he was never excited or overawed by the situation. He was very composed,” Prasidh advised Kolkata Knight Riders web site on the eve of the second one-dayer.
    Prasidh represents the franchise within the IPL.
    “So, I feel that’s the very first thing I picked from him, as a result of that’s a very powerful facet for you as a bowler if you end up you’re taking part in a sport. The most vital factor is to stay within the current and keep calm.
    “And apart from that, he always spoke about being consistent. So that’s the biggest part of it.”
    He obtained an opportunity to hone his abilities from the Australian legend after being picked for the MRF Pace Academy in Chennai in 2017.
    Later, Prasidh additionally went to Cricket Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Brisbane in 2019 as a part of an MoU.
    “I used to be taking part in one of many college video games and I obtained a name saying, you’ve been picked. So, I used to be excited to go, there.
    “I had a kind of a challenge then when we started bowling as well. We knew we were the best in the country, like the 15-20 of us. So there came a challenge between us and there was no better place for you to learn,” he remembered.
    Prasidh was picked for the Indian workforce after an eventful Vijay Hazare Trophy the place he picked 14 wickets.
    His love for pace was acquired from MotoGP sensation Valentino Rossi.
    “I had followed him a lot. Maybe that’s where the speed factor came in because I was, you know, seeing him go so fast. It’s so much of speed. So that’s where my liking for speed came into existence,” he stated.
    Then it was his college coach, Srinivas Murthy, who requested him to give attention to tempo bowling due to his tall body.
    “I was tall and I was getting the ball to move back. So, he’s the one who first corrected my running technique, the angle of my running, my loading and all of that. By doing all this, I also realised I was getting quicker and better. I was getting sharper with things,” he stated.
    On discovering a house in KKR, he stated: “I had a really good tournament before coming into the KKR nets (in 2018). I had a really good Vijay Hazare Trophy; we won the tournament. So, I was coming in with a lot of confidence. I never felt like a newcomer.”
    High on his ODI debut, Prasidh stated he has no expectations from the upcoming IPL.
    “Will be focusing on just being there in the present, living in the present, to be calm under pressure and take it one game at a time,” he concluded.

  • ‘Well done mate’: Glenn McGrath lauds Prasidh Krishna for heroics in debut

    After an eventful Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021, the place he grabbed the best 14 wickets, Prasidh Krishna managed to don Team India blue jersey on Tuesday towards England.  He scalped 4 wickets in his ODI debut. The 25-year-old lanky quick bowler acquired accolades from in all places and it turned out particular when former Australian quick bowler Glenn McGrath additionally hailed the speedster.
    McGrath, who had earlier taken to social media to congratulate Prasidh on being chosen within the Indian squad, wrote, “Congratulations Prasidh @skiddyy on taking 4/54 & breaking the Indian record for most wickets taken by a bowler on ODI debut. Well done mate #cricket #mrfpacefoundation #fbc”.

    Australian-legend Glenn McGrath, who has labored on honing Prasidh’s expertise at MRF Pace Academy in Chennai again in 2017, congratulated the lad on his very good achievement.
    The Karnataka bowler, who additionally went to the CA Centre of Excellence in Brisbane in 2019 as a part of MRF Pace Foundation’s MoU with Cricket Australia, was overwhelmed by his mentor’s appreciation put up.
    Recounting McGrath’s contribution to his profession, Krishna was quoted saying by KKR, “The difference he made was to bring in that aura of calmness and also he was very specific about the line and length with respect to different pitches. He always spoke of being consistent. The first thing I picked from him was to remain in the present under all circumstances as it is the most important aspect for a bowler when you are playing a game.”

  • ‘He looked jittery’: Glenn McGrath raises questions on David Warner’s health

    After shedding the 2nd Test at MCG, questions have been being raised on Australia’s batting line-up. India had bounced again after a horrid defeat in Adelaide underneath Ajinkya Rahane’s management, and with all the chances stacked up towards them, it was thought to be one among India’s finest wins within the longest format.Australia realised that there have been a number of issues that they wanted to repair. The opening pair of Matthew Wade and Joe Burns was not clicking, and with Steve Smith not getting runs on the board, the hosts wanted to take some large calls.In a press convention final week, Australia coach Justin Langer recommended that David Warner, who had suffered a groin damage in the course of the 2nd ODI towards India and was dominated out for the primary two Tests, will make a return in Sydney together with younger Will Pucovski who has recovered from his concussion points.Ind vs Aus dwell rating third Test Day 2But whereas the latter had a very good exhibiting on Day 1 of the third Test at SCG, scoring 67 runs on Test debut, Warner had an off day as he was dismissed for five runs by India pacer Mohammed Siraj.Speaking on Sony Sports Network, former Aussie speedster Glenn McGrath raised questions on Warner’s health and mentioned the left-handed batsman appeared “jittery”.“I thought it was a good toss to win. The fact that Warner was back in and they were playing Pucovski for his first Test match. David Warner to me looked a little rusty, he hasn’t played and he looked a little jittery. So, there is a concern how his fitness is,” McGrath mentioned.Also Read | Doubts over 4th Test develop after Queensland impose exhausting lockdown“Pucovski on the other hand did have a little bit of luck, but I thought he looked good out there. He wasn’t overawed by the situation and he looked like he belonged (to the team) just like Labuschagne and Smith,” McGrath additional added.Marnus Labuschagne missed his century by 9 runs as he was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja for 91 on Day 2 however his century stand with Steve Smith, who scored his first fifty of the sequence, took Australia in a cushty place within the third Test.

  • ‘My best wishes to him and his team’: Sachin Tendulkar extends help to McGrath Foundation

    Former Indian captain and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar prolonged his help to former Australian rival Glenn McGrath, a day earlier than the graduation of ‘Pink Test’ between Australia and India in Sydney. The master-blaster gifted an autographed India Test jersey to McGrath which might be auctioned by the ‘McGrath Foundation’. Taking it to Twitter, Tendulkar shared an image with the previous Australian pacer, with each holding the autographed jersey. “Happy to lend my support to @McGrathFdn’s noble efforts during the #PinkTest to help patients dealing with breast cancer. It was wonderful meeting Glenn McGrath after long. My best wishes to him, his team & especially the nurses who are the backbone of this initiative,” wrote Tendulkar whereas giving his greatest needs to Mcgrath.Here’s the tweet: Happy to lend my help to @McGrathFdn’s noble efforts throughout the #PinkTest to assist sufferers coping with breast most cancers.It was fantastic assembly Glenn McGrath after lengthy. My greatest needs to him, his workforce & particularly the nurses who’re the spine of this initiative.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hv40utCC3I— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 6, 2021 The Sydney Test on the New Year’s Eve is called ‘Pink Test’ because it majorly raises funds for the McGrath Foundation. It’s a breast most cancers charity fashioned by the previous Australia pacer in reminiscence of his late spouse Jane.In the lead-up to the long-lasting Pink Test, the McGrath Foundation referred to as on Australia to assist hold the ‘pink’ within the Pink Test by shopping for digital Pink Seats to assist elevate 1 million {dollars} to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses. Australia, it is stumps on Day 1 and we have reached $666,943 with an enormous 33,347 digital Pink Seats bought! That’s funding for nearly 5 McGrath Breast Care Nurses!We cannot wait to see what Day 2 brings! An enormous thanks to everybody who has picked up their digital Pink Seats! pic.twitter.com/ZPBNZrqhqv— Mcgrathfdn (@McGrathFdn) January 7, 2021 McGrath has requested individuals from throughout Australia to indicate their help for individuals with breast most cancers by shopping for digital Pink Seats.“The Pink Test has become a national phenomenon and we always look forward to seeing people pinking up with our bandanas to help bathe the SCG in pink as a symbolic show of support for those experiencing breast cancer and raising much-needed funds for the McGrath Foundation. But the reality is the Pink Test will look a little bit different this year. There will be less people in the crowd and sadly, we won’t have our much-loved volunteers on the ground collecting donations,” McGrath stated in an announcement. Recognised as one of many greatest charitable sporting occasions on the planet over the past 13 years, the Pink Test partnership between the McGrath Foundation, Cricket Australia and the SCG Trust symbolises the very best within the sport coming collectively to make a distinction to these residing with breast most cancers.In the third India vs Australia third Test, Steve Smith regarded harmful and his understudy Marnus Labuschagne struck an unbeaten half-century because the hosts reached 166 for 2 on a rain-marred opening day of the third Test right here. This was after debutant Will Pucovski, driving on some luck, made 62 on debut to interrupt the shackles for the under-fire facet.(With Agency Inputs)

  • Rahane, Gill, Jadeja confirmed what must be accomplished: McGrath tells Australian batsmen

    Least impressed by the Australian batsmen’s “timid” method within the ongoing Test sequence in opposition to India, tempo legend Glenn McGrath has requested them to take a leaf out of Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill’s e-book.
    McGrath rued the method taken by the Australian batsman to this point within the four-match sequence, which is locked at 1-1 in the intervening time.
    “I think, probably majority with India, the way they bowled, a little bit with just the mindset of the Australian batsmen, as I mentioned before, they were timid,” McGrath stated throughout a convention name organised by official broadcasters Sony.
    “They are looking to survive rather than to go there and score runs and dominate the bowlers.”
    The pacer, who dominated batsmen with pinpoint accuracy and sharpness in his heydays, added, “When you’ve got batsmen seeking to survive on pitches which might be simply providing little bit to bowlers, then it’s only a matter of time earlier than they get out.
    “I think, you look at the way (Ajinkya) Rahane batted, (Shubhman) Gill batted, Rishabh Pant, (Ravindra) Jadeja, those guys they showed what should be done.”
    McGrath lavished reward on the Indian bowlers and referred to as himself a “big fan” of Jasprit Bumrah.
    The Australian staff line up forward of play on day one of many third cricket check between India and Australia on the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
    “You can’t take anything away from Indian bowlers. The way Jasprit Bumrah has bowled this series has been amazing. I am a big fan of Bumrah, I have spoken to him a few times and I liked the way he thinks and the way he goes about it.”
    McGrath praised the Indian assault for the lengths they’ve hit.
    “He (Bumrah) quite enjoys bowling in Australian conditions. A Mohammed Siraj coming in, I just think they bowled very good lengths, sometimes you can get carried away with the bounce in Australia and bowl too short, but they have bowled good lengths,” he added.
    He was additionally effusive in his reward for senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, describing his efficiency as distinctive.
    Smith can be lot more durable to bowl to as soon as he reaches 20s and 30s: McGrath
    Smith was dismissed for 0 and eight in Melbourne Test after scores of 1 and 1 not out within the sequence opener at Adelaide. (FILE)
    McGrath has lauded the Indian bowlers for not permitting Steve Smith to get set within the ongoing sequence however feels the star Australian batsman can be lots more durable to bowl to as soon as he manages to get a begin.
    Smith, after scoring back-to-back a whole lot within the ODIs in opposition to India, has managed solely 10 runs within the first two Tests of the four-match sequence.
    “It is pretty interesting bowling plan to Steve Smith that has worked so far. England tried it during the Ashes but it didn’t work as well and then you had New Zealand with Neil Wagner bowl exceptionally well,” McGrath stated at a convention name.
    “The Indians have looked to bowl straight to Smith with a leg gully in place, and it’s worked so far. With a guy like Steve Smith, the fact that he hasn’t got set.”