Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath dropped by the ABC over betting agency links

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

National broadcaster says it has ‘mutually parted ways’ with the former fast bowler, who was due to commentate the Ashes

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Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has been dropped from ABC commentary duties due to his partnership with a major betting agency.

The former fast bowler had been listed as an ABC commentator for the Ashes series in promotional material as recently as last week.