Glenn McGrath breaks silence on new love

Glenn McGrath has spoken out about finding new love after his wife of 12 years died from cancer.

The cricketing great is now in a relationship with 28-year-old Sara Leonardi, an American of Italian descent.

McGrath, 40, told Women's Weekly that he is "totally and completely and absolutely" in love with Leonardi.

His wife Jane died in 2008 after a long battle with breast cancer.

"After Jane passed away, I never thought that I could love another woman, that I could have another partner," the bowling legend said.

"When Jane died, it felt as though a part of me died, too.

"But now I feel alive again and that's due to Sara."

The pair posed for a photo earlier this month while dining at a Sydney restaurant.

Read more on the Australian Women's Weekly website or pick up the March issue of the magazine for the full story.