Perth, November 19, 2025: Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has been removed from the commentary panel for the upcoming Ashes series, just days before the first Test in Perth.
Former cricketer Tom Moody has been confirmed as McGrath’s replacement, according to reports from The Age.
The move comes amid McGrath’s commercial association with betting company bet365, where he appeared alongside fellow cricket great Ricky Ponting in a promotional campaign. The 55-year-old, a familiar voice on ABC cricket broadcasts, had informed the broadcaster about the partnership approximately a month before the series.
An ABC spokesperson confirmed the development, stating, “The ABC and Glenn McGrath have mutually parted ways for this Ashes series. We look forward to seeing Glenn around the grounds throughout the series and would welcome working with him in the future.”
While McGrath’s team declined to comment further, ABC reassured fans that the commentary lineup remains strong, led by Jim Maxwell and Corbin Middlemas, and supplemented by former players Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie, and Stuart Clark.
The Ashes series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27, will commence at Perth Stadium from November 21–25, before moving to The Gabba, Adelaide Oval, MCG, and SCG for the remaining Tests through early January.
