The ABC has dropped cricket nice Glenn McGrath from the Ashes commentary group over his ties with Bet365. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
Australia’s nationwide broadcaster has dropped one of many sports-mad nation’s favourite sons, the quick bowling nice Glenn McGrath, over his ties with iGaming agency Bet365.
Dishevelled Inexperienced legend McGrath’s identify had appeared in promotional materials as a commentator for the grudge cricket collection between England and Australia that begins Friday. In an announcement, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) confirmed it had “mutually parted methods” with McGrath for the Ashes collection.
Taking to X with a headline stating the ex-fast bowler has “misplaced his ABC Radio job,” former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defended McGrath, citing his charity work:
In accordance with the Guardian, McGrath’s brokers informed the ABC of his upcoming partnership with UK-based on-line playing large Bet365 earlier than the choice to half methods was made.
we look ahead to seeing Glenn across the grounds”
ABC coverage forbids workers from partnering with betting corporations, leaving the nationwide broadcaster not a lot alternative aside from to softly want the cricketer adieu: “We look ahead to seeing Glenn across the grounds all through the collection and would welcome working with him sooner or later.”
