This Day That Year: Glenn McGrath took his 500th Test wicket
The right-arm pace bowler from Australia, Glenn McGrath achieved the feat of taking 500 th Test wicket during the 1 st Ashes Test match at Lords played on 21 st July 2005. Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision did not pay off as the visitors were bowled out for just 190. Justin Langer was the top scorer for the Aussies with 40. Soon after the tea break, McGrath got the wicket of Marcus Trescothick at third slips for four runs. He joined the list of bowlers to take 500 wickets in Test matches. McGrath was simply sensational with his line and length as he grabbed 5 for 53 in 18 overs. His spell helped Australia bowl out the hosts England for a paltry total of 155. Australia batted very well in the 2 nd innings as they posted 384 runs. Michael Clarke 91, Damien Martyn 65, Simon Katich 67, Ricky Ponting 42, Hayden 34. In the 2 nd innings also, McGrath continued his performance with 4 for 29 in 17.1 overs leading Australia to ...