Glenn McGrath, the renowned Australian cricket legend, has been removed as a commentator by host broadcaster ABC due to his association with a betting company. McGrath, a distinguished fast bowler with 563 wickets in 124 Test matches for Australia, has been a prominent figure in the Ashes series in recent years.

Despite McGrath’s exceptional cricket career, which included tormenting England in multiple Ashes series, ABC has decided not to utilize him as a pundit and commentator for the upcoming events. Although he will still be part of the BBC Test Match Special, McGrath’s role with ABC has been terminated just before the series commences.

In response to the situation, ABC stated, “The ABC and Glenn McGrath have mutually agreed to part ways for this Ashes season. However, we anticipate seeing Glenn at the grounds during the series and remain open to collaborating with him in the future.” The decision to drop McGrath from ABC’s coverage is attributed to his forthcoming partnership with the betting company Bet365, a move that led to a similar action against former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson in the past.

Despite his absence from ABC, McGrath will have a significant presence in the BBC’s Ashes coverage, contributing to live radio commentary and highlights alongside other cricket experts. McGrath expressed his confidence in Australia’s performance, predicting a 5-0 victory for the home team as they face England, who have struggled in recent Ashes series.

McGrath’s optimistic outlook for Australia’s success is rooted in the formidable lineup of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, who excel in their home conditions. With England’s poor track record against Australia and their last Test victory in Australia dating back to 2010-11, McGrath is eager to witness the upcoming series unfold.

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