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Australiafast bowling feel Mitchell Starc faces uncertainty over 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, has sparked concerns about his fitness. Ahead of the final Test, Starc’s teammate and Australia batsman Alex Carey provides a key update on the left-arm pacer’s availability.
Alex Carey confident of Mitchell Starc’s toughness
Speaking on Starc’s condition, Carey praised the strength of the left-arm pacer and expressed his confidence in Starc’s resilience, describing him as one of the toughest cricketers he has played against. Despite occasional discomfort and visible signs of pain, Carey believes Starc will persevere and be ready for the challenge.
“it will be fine He will advance. 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 grimace and take his rib for sure at times, but he’ll be up for the contest,” Carey told reporters.
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Starc’s stellar performance in the ongoing series
With four matches completed in the thrilling five-match Test series, Australia hold 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 based on their formidable bowling attack, with Starc playing a pivotal role. Despite a difficult start in Melbourne, Starc has been a standout performer throughout the series.
In four matches, Starc has claimed 15 wickets, ranking as the fourth-highest wicket-taker overall and second-highest among Australian bowlers, behind only the captain. Pat Cummins. His impressive 28.73 average and 3.28 ERA underline his consistency and impact. A shining moment of the series came in the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, where Starc produced a career-best performance with figures of 6/48. This spell not only turned the game in Australia’s favor but also showcased his skill and dominance in Test cricket.
