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hardGlenn McGrath was named Player of the Tournament at the 2007 ODI World Cup after taking a record number of wickets. How many wickets did he finish with?
A22 wickets
B24 wickets
✓26 wickets
D28 wickets
Answer Explanation
Glenn McGrath took 26 wickets at the 2007 World Cup, then the record for a single edition, and was named Player of the Tournament as Australia won their third title in a row. Mitchell Starc passed it with 27 in 2019.
Mitchell Starc in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 107 | 2,498 | 20.3 | 99 | 445 | 7/58 |
| ODI | 132 | 610 | 12.0 | 52* | 247 | 6/28 |
| T20I | 65 | 98 | 9.8 | 14 | 79 | 4/20 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Mitchell Starc profile
Glenn McGrath in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 124 | 641 | 7.4 | 61 | 563 | 8/24 |
| ODI | 250 | 115 | 3.8 | 11 | 381 | 7/15 |
| T20I | 2 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 3/31 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Glenn McGrath profile
Compare Mitchell Starc and Glenn McGrath side by side
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