Mitchell Starc Becomes Most Decorated Active Pacer With Fourth Player of the Series Award
· Sports · Times of India, The Independent
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has claimed his fourth Player of the Series award in Test cricket, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, Kemar Roach, and Matt Henry, who each hold three. The 37-year-old achieved this record following a dominant 10-wicket performance in the second Test against Bangladesh at Mackay, which helped Australia level the series 1-1. Starc’s match figures of 10-51 included a first-innings haul of 6-12, contributing to his total of 445 Test wickets. With this milestone, Starc has moved into 10th place on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers, overtaking South African legend Dale Steyn. This achievement comes as Australia prepares for a busy 12-month schedule involving 20 Test matches, including upcoming tours of India, South Africa, and England.
Why it matters
Starc's record establishes him as the most successful active pace bowler in terms of series-defining performances, underscoring his continued value to the Australian team ahead of a high-stakes global Test calendar.
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