McGrath keen on county stint

Glenn McGrath has revealed he is interested in playing county cricket during the English domestic season in 2006, which coincides with a break Australia have from international cricket.

McGrath, who became the fourth bowler to take 500 Test wickets in the first Ashes Test at Lord's, is considering going back to Worcestershire after a successful stint there in 2000. He also played briefly for Middlesex last season. BBC Sport quoted him as saying: "I've played for two counties and I don't really want to make it three. I would say that Worcestershire are probably still top of my list."

Mark Newton, the Worcestershire County Cricket Club chief executive, said he hoped to speak to McGrath during the three-day game between Australia and Worcestershire beginning on July 30. "I'm sure at some stage during next week's game at Worcester we will be able to have a conversation," said Newton. "I'm sure everyone would be delighted if he came back here in the near future." McGrath said he would be happy to talk with Worcestershire although nothing had been decided.