Former Australian Test cricketer Glenn McGrath has apologised after photos emerged showing him posing with dead wildlife on safari in Zimbabwe.
Taken in 2008, the photos were found on the Chipitani Safari Company website – they have since been removed.
The photos appeared on Twitter on Saturday.
Hey @glennmcgrath11. Being a cricketing legend is awesome. But hunting is stupid. You should stop.
They spread rapidly.
Legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has hunting photos spilling all over social media (h/t @doctormcdougall)
There was widespread condemnation.
I feel sick to my stomach - Cricketer Glenn @glennmcgrath11 thinks he's a hero slaughtering animals for fun & TUSKS!
Am stunned to think that Glenn McGrath, could actually shoot dead an elephant. http://t.co/hBQqNgpvBl via @smh
In a statement on Twitter, Glenn McGrath said: "I deeply regret being involved."
Please see my response below
The apology wasn't enough for many people.
Pathetic excuse from Glenn McGrath, "going through a difficult time". He looked so happy sitting in front the elephant he just shot.
Glenn McGrath’s defense is it was a difficult time in his life? Sure, we all go shoot wild animals to cope with tough times :/
Are the Glenn McGrath pics legit? If so how utterly disappointing. Why would anyone want to kill endangered wildlife?
GLENN MCGRATH KILLED PUMBAA!!
Capped 124 times by Australia, the retired cricketer is the President and co-founder of the McGrath Foundation, which he set up with his wife Jane in 2002, following Jane's initial breast cancer diagnosis (she died in 2008).
The breast cancer charity has funded more than 100 breast care nurses around Australia.
McGrath's wife bought him a hunting rifle after his 500th test wicket.
Glenn McGrath a hunter? Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise... https://t.co/foMCGZ6zrQ
Many speculated on the damage to McGrath's public reputation...
How quickly they fall #GlenMcGrath
...as his Wikipedia entry was altered.
