McGrath misses warm-up match against Essex

September 03, 2005 23:35 IST

Fast bowler Glenn McGrath missed Australia's warm-up match before the fifth and final Test against England because of a continuing right elbow problem.

McGrath, sidelined from the fourth Test because of the injury, was ruled out of the two-day game against Essex at Chelmsford starting on Saturday.

He is confident, however, of being passed fit for the final Test.

England lead the Ashes series 2-1. The final Test at The Oval begins on Thursday. McGrath also missed the second Test after damaging ankle ligaments.

Essex won the toss against Australia and made a fine start, reaching 224 for one after 48 overs, with 20-year-old Alastair Cook scoring an unbeaten century. Leg spinner Stuart MacGill was hit for 56 off eight overs.

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