During my recent drive from Sydney to Adelaide – via Broken Hill – I stopped by Narromine in Western NSW, where right in the middle of town stands a proud tribute to one of the region’s finest exports: – Australian cricketing legend Glenn McGrath.

In fact, the statue is so famous that they have street signs pointing toward it.

For those unaware of who this incredible sportsman is, Glenn McGrath played 124 tests for Australia as an opening seam bowler – taking 563 wickets at an average of 21.64. McGrath was also part of the Australian World Cup winning teams of 1999, 2003 and 2007.

In a nutshell, Glenn McGrath is widely considered to be among the greatest bowlers ever to have played international cricket. Even our Indian friends would concede that Jasprit Bumrah is only a marginally better bowler than ‘Pigeon’ McGrath, right?

Consistent with the cricketing vibe around Narromine, the cafe across the street from the statue is named in honour of McGrath’s freakish outfield catch against England in 2002.

For those who don’t know what all the fuss is about, there is a YouTube link below to Glenn McGrath’s classic catch from all those years ago, courtesy of Cricket Network.

If I’m being completely honest, there is not a lot to do in Narromine, but if you are passing through make sure to check out the statue – and the ‘Classic Catch Cafe.’

Photos courtesy of CricInfo and Cricket Australia.