{"id":98593,"date":"2023-09-07T17:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T17:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/?p=98593"},"modified":"2023-09-07T17:00:49","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T17:00:49","slug":"terrifying-moment-australian-cricket-legend-glenn-mcgrath-battles-snake-invasion-in-his-home-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/sport\/terrifying-moment-australian-cricket-legend-glenn-mcgrath-battles-snake-invasion-in-his-home-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrifying moment Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath battles SNAKE invasion in his home | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THIS is the terrifying moment Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath battled a snake invasion in his home.<\/p>\n<p>The Aussie bowler left fans stunned as he was filmed removing the three huge reptiles while wearing flip-flops.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ec89d5aa-8021-4266-a286-786c537ce6e0.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7e4019bd-0f72-4feb-af2d-0f909ff9ca44.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/145518b8-f54f-411c-8827-7e7f2f19f362.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>A trio of coastal carpet pythons managed to slither into McGrath&#x27;s family home before he spotted them sprawled across his floor.<\/p>\n<p>The Aussie bowling legend then took matters into his own hands as he picked up a mop and got to removing the three snakes.<\/p>\n<p>Posting a video to Instagram of his calm and collected removal of one of the critters, the 53-year-old said: \u201cAfter plenty of encouragement &amp; support from @saraleonmcgrath all 3 Coastal Carpet Pythons that were in the house were safely released back into the bush.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>He added the hashtags #carpetpython, #snakecatcher and #notthebestfootwear.<\/p>\n<h2><span>READ MORE ON CRICKET<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-23851667-1694095070233.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>India cricket legend&#8217;s shock reply after being asked his biggest regret<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-23806742-1693915112219.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Moment Virat Kohli\u2019s fan picks India cricketer over her own Pakistan captain<\/h3>\n<p>In the shocking footage, McGrath&#x27;s wife Sara can be heard screaming and panicking &#8211; all while her brave husband removed the reptiles in a cool manner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat one\u2019s agro, that one is agro!\u201d she yelled in the video as McGrath bent down to grab the snake\u2019s tail.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t want to be videoing this. You\u2019re going to get bit, you\u2019re going to get bit!<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Stop, stop, stop, stop,&quot; she added.<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Cricket<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PM-SPORT-PREVIEW-Mike-Ashley-Headingley.jpg\"><\/picture><span>ON YA HEAD <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley &#8216;in advanced talks to buy stadium in \u00a322m deal&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-23830547-1694001442905.jpg\"><\/picture><span>CAPTAIN\u2019S AGONY <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Asia Cup star&#8217;s heartbreaking pic after Afghanistan crash out<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-23806742-1693915112219.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SUPER FAN <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Moment Virat Kohli\u2019s fan picks India cricketer over her own Pakistan captain<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/crop-23772586.jpg\"><\/picture><span>STAR GONE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Cricket star Heath Streak dies days after false claims he had already passed away<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Aussie cricketer firmly grabbed the python&#x27;s tail with one hand, and its head with a mop before assuring his horrified family that &quot;he&#x27;s fine&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>But Sara was left less than convinced as her husband continued with his wild removal methods.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s not fine! He does not look fine!\u201d she said as he walked the snake out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not going out with you \u2014 good luck.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post made its rounds on social media, and fans were left impressed with McGrath&#x27;s skill.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKeeping a good line and length between self and snake! Good work!\u201d one person wrote.<\/p>\n<p>McGrath\u2019s former fast-bowling partner Brett Lee also commented: \u201cYes Pidge,&quot; alongside a clapping and snake emoji.<\/p>\n<p>The legendary Aussie bowler was part of Australia&#x27;s World Cup-winning side in England over 20 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>He remains one of the most successful fast bowlers in the history of international cricket, with 563 wickets from his 124 Test appearances.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/australian-bowler-glenn-mcgrath-swings-3979606.jpg\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/23856589\/australian-cricket-glenn-mcgrath-battles-snake-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIS is the terrifying moment Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath battled a snake invasion in his home. 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