MacGill returns to cricket with Big Bash League
December 2nd, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANSMelbourne, Dec 2 (IANS) Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill is the latest player to come out of retirement to feature in the domestic Twenty20 Big Bash league.
MacGill, who has not played a single game in three years, signed with the Sydney Sixers to join players like Shane Warne, Mathew Hayden and Brad Hogg, all of whom also came out of retirement to participate in the revamped domestic competition.
Since retiring, the leg-spinner started a career as a breakfast radio host and also appeared on television as a wine show presenter.
MacGill played 44 Tests for the Australian team but a carpal-tunnel syndrome attack put in an end to his career as he retired on the Test tour to the West Indies in 2008.
Always regarded as a Test specialist, the 40 year-old says he is excited about the opportunity to play with Australia’s next wave of talent.
“I played Twenty20 when it first started in England, so I have got a rough understanding of the game and the demands it places on the bowlers,” the Sydney Morning Herald Friday quoted MacGill as saying.
“I have always thought it was good for the old blokes. It doesn’t really matter if you hit me over the fence. I have been hit there before.”
After approaching Sixers General Manager Stuart Clark about the potential comeback, MacGill returned to Sydney Grade Cricket with Sydney University to role his arm over.
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