McGrath earns New South Wales life membership

Glenn McGrath's Test career finished 18 months ago but the honours are still arriving and he will be awarded life membership of Cricket New South Wales on Monday night. McGrath, who took 563 Test wickets, will be recognised at the SCG for his outstanding contribution to the game over more than 15 years.

"Glenn has enjoyed a brilliant career for both New South Wales and Australia and life membership of the New South Wales Cricket Association is a fitting tribute for his efforts," the chief executive David Gilbert said. "He has left a lasting legacy for all aspiring young cricketers to emulate."

McGrath, whose wife Jane died in June, retired from Tests at the end of the 2006-07 Ashes series and exited one-day internationals with the 2007 World Cup victory in the West Indies. His excellent contributions for Australia limited him to 26 first-class games for his state.