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Melbourne, Dec 18 (IANS) Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath wants to act as a mentor to help and guide the country’s new generation of pacemen. As the first word of advice, McGrath feels young fast bowlers must maintain the rage.

McGrath, the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket, found plenty to be excited about in the bowling attack, including its rawness.

“I think they’re getting it right. They’re hitting the right areas and keeping the pressure on the batsmen. If you look at the Test in Hobart (against New Zealand), we missed a couple of catches that could’ve made a difference to the result, but that’s the way it goes. The positive is that it shows the bowlers are creating opportunities, and there’s not much more they can do than that,” McGrath was quoted as saying by The Age.

“There was a lot of talk at the time that they were bowling a little bit short in the first innings and maybe that was so, but it all comes with experience. You have to remember these guys, have only played their first few Test matches and they’re finding their feet. It’s amazing to see the way they’ve come through. Add to that they’re bowling at 140km/h plus and it is pretty special,” said McGrath, who took 563 wickets during his 124 Tests.

McGrath feels Australians must view the national team’s future with faith and high expectation.

“I have no doubt it’s an exciting time in Australian cricket. You look at the young fast bowlers who are coming through…18-year-old Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc (21) and James Pattinson (21)…they have all been very impressive. Pattinson and Cummins have done especially well, and I hope (the injured) Cummins can get back on the paddock soon because he is a great prospect,” he said.