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    Glenn McGrath

    Where was Glenn McGrath born?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      Dubbo. Dubbo is in the central west of NSW and has a population of approximately 38,000.

    What is Glenn McGrath's middle name?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      Donald. But Glenn doesn't bat as well that other famous Australian cricketing Donald!

    What team did Glenn McGrath make his test debut against?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      New Zealand. His first test was at the WACA in Perth in November 1993. He took 2-92 (from 39 overs) and 1-50 (16 overs). The game ended in a draw.

    How many times during the 1990s was he named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      Once. He achieved this in 1998. The following year he was named the (Wisden) Australian Cricketer of the Year.

    What English county side did McGrath play for in 2000?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      Worcestershire. Whilst there he was voted Player of the Year by the members of the County's Supporters' Association and was nominated for Worcestershire's most prestigious award, the Dick Lygon Award. He also scored his maiden first-class half century there.

    What was McGrath's best test bowling figures in an innings during the 1990s?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      8-38. This was achieved against England at Lords in 1997.

    What is Glenn McGrath's nickname?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      Pigeon. So called because of his long skinny legs.

    McGrath took his 300th test wicket as part of a hat trick against what team?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      West Indies. His 3 victims were Sherwin Campbell (299th), Brian Lara (300th) and Jimmy Adams (301st).

    What was McGrath's highest test score during the 1990s?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      39. He made this score in the West Indies in 1999.

    Which batsman did Glenn McGrath dismiss for the 19th time in the 5th Ashes Test at Kennington Oval, played in August 2001?Ooh Ahh Glenn McGrath

      Michael Atherton. At that time he had dismissed Atherton, the next one "on the list" was Brian Lara, whose wicket he had taken 13 times.

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