McGrath's wife suffers cancer recurrence

Glenn McGrath's wife, Jane, has suffered a recurrence of cancer, and will undergo radiotherapy treatment early next week.

Jane McGrath has previously undergone surgery for breast cancer in 1997 and bone cancer in 2003, and a statement from Cricket Australia on behalf of the family stressed that they were positive her treatment would be successful.

"As with her previous episodes, both Jane and Glenn are extremely positive that the treatment will be successful and have requested that during this time, all parties respect their privacy."

McGrath pulled out of today's VB Series match against South Africa at Melbourne, but he insists that, at the age of 35, he has no intention of retiring.

"It is Glenn's intention to continue playing with the Australian cricket team," added the statement. "However, his immediate concern is with his family, and he will discuss his playing schedule with Cricket Australia and team management in due course."