AustraliaFast bowling sensation Mitchell Stark He faces uncertainty over his participation in the fifth and final Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Starc, who suffered back and side pain during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, has raised concerns about his fitness. Ahead of the latest Test, Starc's teammate and Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey comes with a major update regarding the availability of his left-arm spinner.
Alex Carey is confident of Mitchell Starc's toughness
Speaking about Starc's condition, Carey praised the stability of his left arm, expressed confidence in Starc's flexibility, and described him as one of the toughest cricketers he has played with. Despite the occasional discomfort and obvious signs of pain, Curry believes Stark will persevere and be ready to take on the challenge.
“He will be fine. It will push through. I've played with Starcy (Mitchell Starc) for a long time now and he's one of the toughest cricketers I've played with. He'll no doubt scowl and clutch his ribs at times but he'll be ready to compete;Curry told reporters.
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Starc's great performance in the ongoing series
With four matches completed in the five-match Test series, Australia have a 2-1 lead over their rivals, with one match ending in a draw due to rain. The stage is now set for a high-stakes final at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia's success was built on a formidable bowling attack, with Starc playing a pivotal role. Despite a tough outing in Melbourne, Starc was an outstanding performer throughout the series.
In four matches, Starc has taken 15 wickets, ranking as the fourth highest wicket taker overall and second highest among Australian bowlers, trailing only the captain. Pat cumin. His impressive GPA of 28.73 and Economy Rank of 3.28 underscore his consistency and influence. A shining moment of the series came in the Pink Ball Test at Adelaide, where Starc produced the best performance of his career with figures of 6/48. This spell not only turned the game in Australia's favour, but also showcased his skill and dominance in Test cricket.
