An Australian cricket legend and his family is in mourning with the news Kevin McGrath, father of Glenn, has died.
Kevin McGrath raised his family on a Narromine farm 40 km west of Dubbo in country New South Wales where son Glenn began to showcase his cricketing skill.22/07/2005. Glenn McGrath in the rooms with his father Kevin after taking his 500th Test wicket and a five wicket haul. First Test - England vs Australia at Lords. Ashes. Cricket.
"When I arrived in Australia knowing only one person, my husband, my father in law welcomed me with open arms and heart," she said. Farmer Kevin McGrath, father of cricketer Glenn on Narromine property 22/06/97, proud of son's performance for Australia in second test of Ashes series against England at Lords cricket ground in London."I'm so sorry to hear. Sending massive love and hugs to all the family," she said.
Glenn McGrath went on to become one of Austraia's most decorated cricketers, with 563 wickets to his name. Picture: Phil Hillyard/ News Corp Australia
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