Published 14:00 IST, April 16th 2020

Pat Cummins is most complete fast bowler in world: Glenn McGrath

Australia's Pat Cummins is the most complete fast bowler from the current crop of cricketers, says legendary Glenn McGrath

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Australia's Pat Cummins is most complete fast bowler from current crop of cricketers, says legendary Glenn McGrath. McGrath answered 25 rapid-fire questions from ESPN Cricinfo on a range of subjects. Asked about most complete bowler in world cricket w, McGrath replied: "Pat Cummins. I like way he goes by."

Cummins is most complete fast bowler 

One of best fast bowlers through 90s till late 2000s, McGrath believes that bowling to Brian Lara will be slightly tougher than Tendulkar. He also revealed his secret wishlist, if he could take a Test hat-trick.

"Tough," he said when given a choice between Lara and Tendulkar. 

"I would go with Lara just (a bit) from my experience. hattrick wishlist would be Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid."

Asked what delivery, he didn't possess in his armoury, he cheekily replied: " 100miles per hour delivery." According to him, bowlers who work a lot harder than batsmen,  "Fast bowlers are better blokes, work harder and batsmen expect everything."

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Given a choice of Mankading in a World Cup final where he has to get last wicket but with only two runs to defend, legendary pacer said that he would never do it. He also feels that after watching Jim Carrey's performance in Dumb and Dumber, he would like Hollywood actor to play his role if a biopic is made. "Brad Pitt or Hugh Jackman," are his or choices.

t one kwn for elegant dressing, McGrath said that he liked wearing outfits designed by Indian Sabyasachi. three n-cricketing legends that he was privileged to meet included Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt, tennis icon Roger Federer and five-time Olympic champion rower Steve Redgrave. 

14:00 IST, April 16th 2020