The Surfer

Glenn and Sachin's super battle

Trevor Marshallsea writes in the Sydney Morning Herald how Glenn McGrath is ahead in his career-long fight with Sachin Tendulkar.

Peter English
Peter English
25-Feb-2013
Trevor Marshallsea writes in the Sydney Morning Herald how Glenn McGrath is ahead in his career-long fight with Sachin Tendulkar.
Ali versus Frazier. Borg versus McEnroe. McGrath versus Tendulkar. There are few more enticing rivalries in cricket than between the great Australian bowler and the Indian batting genius. On Sunday, McGrath took another step towards being declared the final winner.
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Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo