The loss of Tufnell, who gained a cult following among Australian cricket fans in the 1990s โ not for his fine left-arm spin but for his comical fielding, limited ability with the bat and exuberant personality โ would have been huge blow for the ABC.
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Despite his larrikin persona, Tufnell is highly respected in cricket circles. Through his role with the BBC, he was given the only interview with England coach Brendon McCullum before the Ashes.
The ABCโs decision to part ways with McGrath for this summer made ripples outside of cricket, raising the ire of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
โIโm no fan of online betting, but I am a big fan of Glenn McGrath, the McGrath Foundation and cricket,โ Morrison posted on X. โGlenn is entitled to earn a living and secure support for his very worthy charity as he judges. ABC should just say thank you and be happy that Glenn was willing to be on their team.โ
