2010 scoring 1,219 first-class runs and, in doing so, passed the thousand runs mark for the third time. He also scored important runs in both the 40 and 20-over competitions. However, knee injuries and sciatica occurred in the next two seasons, which restricted his effectiveness. McGrath retired from professional cricket following the conclusion of the 2012 season. After retirement he worked as a coaching consultant for Yorkshire, and in February 2016 was appointed assistant head coach at Essex, assisting his former Yorkshire colleague Chris Silverwood Coaching career In November 2017, McGrath was appointed as the head coach of Essex. In January 2022, he was appointed as the batting coach for the England's T20I series against West Indies. References External links England One Day International cricketers England Test cricketers English cricketers Yorkshire cricketers Yorkshire cricket captains Cricketers from Bradford 1975 births Living people Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers English cricketers of 1969 to 2000 English cricketers of the 21st century