Player Comparisons: Shaun Pollock vs Glenn McGrath

#1 Comparison with other peers

Glenn McGrath's teammate Shane Warne is the highest wicket taker in the world

During his Test career, Pollock was the most successful bowler from South Africa. In international cricket, four bowlers picked more wickets than him in Tests during his era.

Muralitharan (645 wickets), Warne (521), McGrath (516), and Kumble (495) had more Test wickets than Pollock.

In McGrath's case, in Tests, his team-mate Shane Warne (643) was the highest wicket taker in the world, followed by Muralitharan (638). The Australian pacer is ranked third in the list and was the highest wicket taker among pacers.

During his era, McGrath was the best pacer in the world although Pollock wasn't far behind. Hence the Australian pacer is the winner in this category.