England opening batsman Andrew Strauss is determined not to become Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath's 500th Test wicket when the teams meet in July's Ashes series opener at Lord's in July. McGrath, briefly a county colleague of Strauss's at Lord's-based Middlesex last year, currently has 499 Test wickets to his name and now appears destined to join the 500 club at the home of cricket.
The Aussie spearhead has made it a point of honour to dismiss England's leading batsman in recent Ashes series and with five hundreds in his first 12 Tests at an average of over 55, left-hander Strauss is undeniably near the top of McGrath's hit list.
"I am sure there will be a bit flying around, as there is with Australians, whether you are playing grade cricket or international cricket, it is pretty much always the same," said Strauss on Friday.
"I am really looking forward to the challenge, facing him, Shane Warne and the rest of the guys.
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