Australian 2002 Test Cricket Team vs Pakistan - Where Are They Now?

Brett Lee

‘Binga’, as he’s affectionately known, was a bowler known for his speed and his smile. He is Australia’s fourth most successful bowler, picking up 310 wickets. Although runs weren’t plentiful in the 2002 Test series, his bowling display against Pakistan was consistent and composed, claiming five wickets. Coincidentally, his economy in this Test series was exactly the same as his overall Test career economy.

His bubbly personality has made him popular with the fans, and is probably one of the reasons Channel 9 love having him as one of their cricket presenters. Lee also has his own signature fashion range. It aims to be “stylish, comfortable and versatile with a blend of strong colour themes”.

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Jason Gillespie

Now 41 years old, the 1.95m fast bowler only played in the First Test of the series against Pakistan in 2002. After taking three wickets over two innings, Gillespie had to leave the field on Day 5 of the First Test due to injury.

He recently stepped down from his position as head coach of Yorkshire, meaning that he is possibly open to a new coaching role once the Big Bash League season is over (where he coaches the Adelaide Strikers). Gillespie also writes the occasional column for Cricket Australia.

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Andy Bichel

The right arm paceman was known primarily for his bowling at the beginning of his career, but as he developed as a player, you could arguably classify him as an all-rounder. He bats low in the order, but does a fine job.

Now 41, Bichel works for the Queensland Bulls as a part of their coaching staff, spending most of his time looking closely at Queensland youth teams specifically as a pathways assistant coach.

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Glenn McGrath

As the leading wicket taker among Australian fast bowlers, McGrath had a very successful career as a cricketer, now complemented by the outstanding work he is currently doing outside of the game. McGrath’s batting run totals were appalling in the 2002 Test series against Pakistan, but that’s not what he’s there to do… His specialty (being of course, bowling) was what shone in each Test.

Today, Glenn is looked up to for his work with the McGrath Foundation, a charity that he and his late wife, Jane McGrath, created in 2005. It has successfully assisted 47,000 families experiencing breast cancer by placing 110 McGrath Breast Care Nurses around Australian communities. McGrath also commentates for Channel 9.

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