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Mitchell Starc is an Australian international cricketer, who plays for Australia’s national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. The cricketer is profiled as a left-arm fast bowler and also a lower-order left-handed batsman representing Australia in all three formats of international cricket i.e. test cricket, one-day internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals.
In the year 2010, Mitchell Starc began to play for international cricket. In the early stages of his cricket career, he faced some injuries. He got more popular ever since he won the 2015 Cricket World Cup, in the meanwhile he was also declared as the Player of the Tournament as a result of his consistent performances throughout the matches.
Mitchel Starc was a member of the Australian team that won the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2023 ICC World Test Championship finals.
The cricketer has the ability to bowl at great pace. Until now his fastest delivery has been recorded at 160.4 km/hr (which is also the fastest ever record recorded. He also has the ability to generate reverse swing with his bowling. In December 2022, he was recognized as the 7th highest wicket-taking bowler for Australia in Test cricket.
The cricketer continues to surprise the world with his outstanding field presence and performance. Strac’s also recently won the honour of the fastest bowler in the history of ODI cricket to reach 200 wickets in just 102 matches.
One of his most prominent triumphs is the Allan Border medal that the cricketer received at the Cricket Australia (CA) Awards on Saturday. Mitchell Starc won his first Allan Border medal, while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to receive the Belinda Clarke award.
Fast bowler Starc received recognition for his outstanding play in all three game formats; in the course of a calendar year, he claimed 43 wickets. He surpassed Mitchell Marsh by one vote to become the sixth bowler to win the accolade in 22 years. Voting was used to pick the prizes for the years 2021–2022.
Starc had two reasons to celebrate since he was also named the male ODI player of the year. He is one of just five fast bowlers to receive the top prize since the competition's start in 2000, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, and Glenn McGrath.
Mitchell Starc is famous for his exceptional fast-bowling skills and is an influential player in international cricket. He often won matches for Australia with his swift swing and lethal speed. Starc is a crucial component of his team because of his aptitude for making major discoveries, especially during game-defining moments.
His ICC tournament performances—particularly those in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, when he was the leading wicket-taker, and the 2019 World Cup, where he was essential to Australia's run to the semifinals—highlight his temperament for big matches. Starc is a feared bowler who epitomises the modern fast bowler thanks to his lethal yorkers and cutting bouncers. He continues to be a crucial part of Australia's bowling line.
FAQ’s
What is Mitchell Starc age?
Mitchell Starc age is 33 years old.
When was Mitchell Starc's debut match?
Mitchell Starc's debut match took place in the year 2010 at the age of 20.
Who is Mitchel Starc’s wife?
Mitchel Starc’s wife is Alyssa Healy, Australian women’s team wicketkeeper.
