Glenn Donald McGrath AM (Order of Australia) (pronounced IPA-enm???r??) (born 9 February 1970 in Dubbo, New South Wales), nicknamed "Pigeon" is a former Australian cricket (Australia national cricket team) player. He is one of the most highly regarded fast-medium pace bowlers (bowler (cricket)) in cricketing history (History of cricket) Citation neededdate=July 2009, and a leading contributor to Australias domination of world cricket since the mid-1990s to the early 21st century. He holds the world record for the highest number of Test (Test cricket) wickets by a fast bowler and is fourth on the all time list, with the top three wicket takers Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne and Anil Kumble all being spin bowlers. McGrath announced his retirement from Test cricket on 23 December 2006. His Test career came to an end after the 5th Ashes test in Sydney, whilst the 2007 World Cup (2007 Cricket World Cup) marked the end of his one-day career. Known throughout his career for maintaining a remarkably accurate line and length, McGraths consistency enabled him to be one of the most economical fast bowlers of his time. McGrath also played for the Indian Premier League team of Delhi DareDevils and was one of the tournaments most economical bowlers during its first season. On January 5, the franchise announced that it had bought out the remaining year of his contract.