Cricket icon Glenn McGrath has been dropped from the ABC’s Ashes commentary team due to a new commercial deal with betting firm Bet365. The broadcaster adheres to strict rules against such affiliations. This move follows a similar situation with Mitchell Johnson and occurs amidst increasing concerns about gambling’s impact on Australian sports.

Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has been removed from the ABC’s commentary team for the upcoming Ashes after the broadcaster learned he is entering a commercial partnership with betting giant Bet365.McGrath had been advertised as part of ABC’s on-air panel for the marquee series, but the arrangement was halted once his management informed the broadcaster of the impending gambling-related endorsement. The ABC enforces strict guidelines prohibiting its commentators or presenters — across both news and sport — from maintaining affiliations with wagering companies.