Australian great Glenn McGrath has ruled out coaching Australia's elite fast bowlers but is happy to help out on a casual basis as the national team looks to bounce back from its Ashes disappointment.
Current fast bowling coach Troy Cooley will step down at the end of the fifth Test in Sydney to take up a role at Australia's Centre of Excellence, leaving the post clear at a vital time in the country's cricketing history.
But McGrath, who took 563 wickets in 124 Tests, won't be the one filling the void.
"Not at the moment," McGrath responded when asked on Saturday whether he was interested in Cooley's job.
"I'm always happy to give advice where I can but there's been a lot happening in my life in the past 12 months especially and there's plenty to keep me busy."
"I guess I'll chat to the boys a fair bit this Test match and see what I can do but as for an official role, we'll see what the future holds."
"Like I said, there's enough to keep me busy. The McGrath Foundation is growing by the day and that's something I'm very proud of, two children (who) keep me busy and obviously getting married in the last few months."
But he doesn't share the pervading air of doom and gloom surrounding the team's future, predicting a revival is just around the corner.
"Growing up as a kid in Australia playing cricket, the Ashes is always a big one," he said.
"To play them here in Australia and to lose is pretty disappointing (but) it amazes me how when Australia was so dominant, everyone saying it's bad for world cricket and now all of a sudden they've lost a few games and everyone's calling for their heads."
"I think it's a great time to be a young fella in Australian cricket. There's plenty of opportunities."
"I think for any young guys playing at the moment it's a good opportunity."
"It goes in cycles. It wasn't that long ago where the current Australian team won 13 in a row, so I've got total faith the boys will bounce back and we'll get back to the top of the tree."
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