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McGrath backs Joe Root amid Pietersen’s criticism
Gulf News
|August 12, 2025
Australian fast bowling legend says England batter will fire in the Ashes
Kevin Pietersen’s recent tweet questioning Joe Root’s place among cricket’s elite reignited debate in the cricketing world.
The former England batting star, never shy of strong opinions, implied that Root’s achievements did not match those of past greats, 22 great fast bowlers from a previous generation — a list that included Australian legend Glenn McGrath himself.
However, Australian fast bowling legend McGrath, one among them, has come to Root’s defence, offering a measured and respectful perspective on one of modern cricket’s most accomplished batsmen.
Different era
This story is from the August 12, 2025 edition of Gulf News.
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