Australiaand fast bowling sense Mitchell Starc uncertainty about his participation in the fifth and final Test of the Test Frontier-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Starc, who struggled with back and side pain during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, has raised concerns about his fitness. Ahead of the final Test, Starc's teammate and Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey comes up with a key update on the left-arm pacer's availability
Alex Carey confident in Mitchell Starc's toughness
Commenting on Starc's condition, Carey praised the left-arm pacer's strength, and expressed confidence in Starc's resilience, describing him as one of the toughest cricketers he has played with. Despite occasional discomfort and obvious signs of pain, Carey believes Starc will continue and be ready for the challenge.
“It will be fine. He pushes through. I have been playing with Starcy (Mitchell Starc) for a long time now and he is one of the toughest cricketers I have played against. He'll get grim and grab his rib of course at times but he'll be ready for the tournament,” Carey told reporters.
Also READ: AUS vs IND: Dhruv Jurel replaces Rishabh Pant in Sydney Test – Report
Brilliant performance by Starc 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 grand final at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia's success has been built on the foundation of their strong bowling attack, with Starc playing a key role. Despite a challenging outing in Melbourne, Starc has been a standout player throughout the series.
In four matches, Starc has claimed 15 wickets, ranking as the fourth-highest wicket-taker overall and second-best among Australian bowlers, trailing only the captain. Pat Cummins. His impressive batting average of 28.73 and quick economy rate of 3.28 underlines his consistency and impact. A highlight of the series came in the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, where Starc delivered 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 leadership in test cricket.
