Overview
- McGrath and the ABC mutually parted ways days before the first Test in Perth, ending his role in this summer’s Ashes coverage.
- The move follows McGrath’s planned appearance in a Bet365 advertising campaign alongside Ricky Ponting, which conflicts with ABC editorial policies.
- McGrath had been promoted as part of the ABC team, and his management notified the broadcaster about the new commercial arrangement about a month earlier.
- He will continue commentary duties with the BBC despite his exit from the ABC lineup.
- Media reports say Tom Moody is set to fill the Perth slot, and the decision echoes Mitchell Johnson’s 2022 departure under the same policy.