Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has been dropped from ABC commentary duties due to his partnership with a major betting agency.

The former fast bowler had been listed as an ABC commentator for the Ashes series in promotional material as recently as last week.

The national broadcaster has a strict rule that prevents staff from having commercial partnerships with betting agencies.

McGrath’s management team informed the ABC of an upcoming partnership with the gambling company Bet365 before the decision was made.

In a statement, an ABC spokesperson confirmed McGrath and the broadcaster had “mutually parted ways”.

“The ABC and Glenn McGrath have mutually parted ways for this Ashes. We look forward to seeing Glenn around the grounds throughout the series and would welcome working

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