STARC IS THE X FACTOR IN THIS AUSTRALIAN TEAM
THE WEEK India|October 22, 2023
INTERVIEW with Glenn McGrath, Australia great and three-time World Cup winner
RIYAD MATHEW
STARC IS THE X FACTOR IN THIS AUSTRALIAN TEAM

When it comes to ODI World Cup wickets, Glenn McGrath sits atop the pile with 71. One of the greats of the game, he was a major reason the Australians won the tournament three times in a row, from 1999 to 2007. Such was the dominance of that team that McGrath had to bat only four times in four World Cups. The batters would do their jobs every time. As would the bowlers.

A decade and a half after winning his last World Cup, McGrath talks to THE WEEK about Australia's chances this time, the importance of Mitchell Starc, the workload of bowlers and his picks for the semifinals. Edited excerpts:

Q/What is it about Australia and the World Cup? They have won it five times. Is it about the professionalism of Cricket Australia or is it something in your culture? 

A/ Once you get to these tournaments, there is no complacency-you back yourself, you go out there and play the best cricket you can. Australia have always been a big-match team, they like [to step up] when it counts, in front of big crowds. This team, obviously, is different to the era that I played in, but I think it is the attitude that Australians have.

I think it is something in the culture. Australians are very competitive, [more so] when you are playing against your mates; there is a bit more banter. From a young age, you are competitive at school, playing different sports, and I think it is just the Australian way.

Q/ You were part of four World Cups; you won three. You are the leading wicket-taker in World Cups, and arguably the best fast bowler ever. What does it take to be so formidable across conditions?

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