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AustraliaThe fast sensation of bowling. Mitchell Starc faces uncertainty about his participation in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Starc, who battled back and side pain during the Boxing Day test in Melbourne, raised concerns about his fitness. Ahead of the final Test, Starc’s teammate and Australian batsman Alex Carey presents a key update on the left-arm pacer’s availability.
Alex Carey trusts Mitchell Starc’s toughness
Speaking about Starc’s condition, Carey praised the left-arm pacer’s strength and expressed confidence in Starc’s stamina, describing him as one of the toughest cricketers he has played with. Despite occasional discomfort and visible signs of pain, Carey believes Starc will persevere and be up to the challenge.
“It will be fine. He will move on. I have played with Starcy (Mitchell Starc) for a long time and he is one of the toughest cricketers I have played with. He’ll certainly grimace and clutch his ribs at times, but he’ll be ready for the competition.”Carey told reporters.
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Starc’s stellar performance in the ongoing series
With four matches completed in the enthralling five-match Test series, Australia have a 2-1 lead over their opponents, with one match ending in a rain-affected draw. The stage is now set for a high-stakes final at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia’s success has been built on the back of their formidable bowling attack, with Starc playing a pivotal role. Despite a challenging outing in Melbourne, Starc has been a standout performer throughout the series.
In four matches, Starc has claimed 15 wickets, ranking him the fourth-highest wicket-taker overall and the second-highest among Australian bowlers, behind only the captain. Pat Cummins. His impressive 28.73 average and tidy 3.28 economy rate underline his consistency and impact. A shining moment of the series came in the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, where Starc produced the best performance of his career with figures of 6/48. This spell not only changed the game in Australia’s favor but also showcased his skill and dominance in Test cricket.
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