Mitchell Starc has built a reputation for being one of the most lethal new-ball bowlers in modern Test cricket, but one statistic captures his impact better than anything else, he now has . It’s a staggering number, and one that speaks volumes about his ability to set the tone from ball one.

Starc’s Milestone

In the ongoing 1st Test between Australia and England of Ashes 2025-26, Mitchell Starc yet again didn’t disappoint and struck with England’s first wicket of Zak Crawley. This takes his tally to 24 wickets. Since making his debut, he surpassed England’s legendary bowler James Anderson’s tally.

How this mechanism works for fast bowlers?

Most fast bowlers need a couple of overs to find rhythm, warm into the spell, or feel out the surface. Starc isn’t one of them. He’s a fast starter

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