McGrath chases Warne as hero of zeroes

Glenn McGrath is a long way behind Shane Warne's wicket-taking record but he is nearing the legspinner in the unenviable race for the most Test ducks.

While he has successfully recovered from an ankle injury and is bowling as well as ever, McGrath completed his 28th zero in the first innings at Bangalore, when he was lbw to Harbhajan Singh. He is now one behind Warne, the Australian record holder, who shares the achievement with 2358 runs from 113 Tests. Courtney Walsh holds the world mark for his 43 noughts in 132 games.

McGrath avoided drawing level with Warne in the second innings at Bangalore with a 12-minute, 11-ball unconquered innings of 3. His finest batting moment came when he made 39 against the West Indies at Port of Spain in 1999, but after 98 Tests he now risks finishing his career with more wickets than runs.

McGrath currently has 446 victims against 453 runs, and will be determined to increase both tallies when the second Test against India starts on Thursday.