
| Glenn McGrath Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 92 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1970 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Sara Leonardi |
Glenn McGrath is an Australian former international cricketer who was a key member of his national team that dominated world cricket in the Test and ODI formats from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s and is widely regarded as one of the greatest pace bowlers of all time. Despite not possessing extreme speed, he was highly economical and successful due to his ability to consistently maintain an accurate line and length for long spells and he finished his career with 563 wickets in Test Matches and 381 in ODI matches. Glenn won 3 successive World Cups with Australia (1999, 2003, 2007) and was adjudged the player of the tournament in the 2007 edition. He was inducted into the ‘Sport Australia Hall of Fame’ in 2011 and the ‘ICC (International Cricket Council) Hall of Fame’ in 2013.
Born Name
Glenn Donald McGrath
Nick Name
Pigeon, Nobby, Millard, Kuly, Ooh Ah, Rhino, Ninger, Nuff Nuff
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Dubbo, Orana, New South Wales, Australia
Residence
Sutherland Shire, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality
Education
Glenn attended the Narromine Primary and Narromine High School in New South Wales. He has also completed a carpentry course at a tech college.
Occupation
Cricketer (Retired)
Family
- Father – Kevin McGrath
- Mother – Beverly McGrath
- Siblings – Dale McGrath (Brother), Donna Deveigne (Sister)
Manager
He is represented by –
- Warren Craig, Manager, Turning Point Management, Castle Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Enhance Entertainment, Booking Agency, Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia
- Apples and Pears Entertainment, Booking Agency, Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia
- MPC Entertainment, Booking Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
- ICMI Speakers and Entertainers, Booking Agency, Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Batting
Right-Handed
Bowling
Right-Arm Fast-Medium
Role
Bowler
Jersey Number
11 – ODI
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
92 kg or 203 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Glenn has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Lanky frame
- Short-cropped hair
- Affable smile
- Toned physique
- Clean-shaven look
Brand Endorsements
Glenn has served as the ambassador for Hardy’s Wines.
He has appeared in the TV commercials for –
- Toyota
- Arnott’s Vegemite & Cheese Shapes
Religion
Christianity
Glenn McGrath Favorite Things
- Hobbies/Interests – Traveling, Reading, Watching Movies, Game Hunting
- Movie Franchise/Series – The Lord of the Rings
- Ice Cream Flavor – Chocolate
- Breakfast – Fried Eggs with Toast
- Magazine – Guns And Game
- Hat Brand – Akubra
- Footwear Brand – R.M. Williams
- Adventure Sport – Skiing
- Travel Destination – Africa
- Actor – Brad Pitt
Source – The Daily Telegraph, News.com.au, MansWorldIndia.com
Glenn McGrath Facts
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