Mitchell Starc

Aussies out to spoil Kane, Tim’s ‘huge achievement’

Seamer Mitchell Starc said Australia's bowlers aim to ensure New Zealand world-class batter Kane Williamson doesn't stay long at the crease on his 100th Test appearance.

Hodge, Da Silva lead West Indies fightback in 2nd Test

Hodge and Da Silva mixed resolute defence with some exciting shot-making throughout their partnership to give their side some hope after a disappointing start to the innings.

Pakistan’s lack of express pace ‘surprising’

Australia's Mitchell Starc said that his team was surprised at Pakistan's lack of pace, though he added that pace wasn't the "be-all and end-all" to fast bowling.

Tests still 'top of the tree' for IPL’s record signing

Australia's all-formats hero’s IPL windfall, however, has not shifted his continued prioritisation of the longest format as the left-armer reiterated his desire to play every Test this summer.

Record IPL deal a cherry on the cake for Starc at Christmas

Australia's all-formats hero became the most expensive player in the history of the league after attracting the eye-watering bid from Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday.

Starc overtakes Cummins as most expensive player in IPL auctions

Cummins broke the record of English all-rounder Sam Curran, who had received INR 18.5 crores by Punjab Kings in the previous edition.

Starc predicts 'spectacle of cricket' in World Cup final against India

Australia edged out South Africa by three wickets in a tense chase of 213 in Kolkata on Thursday to make their eighth World Cup final.

Australia beat New Zealand in World Cup thriller

Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in a high-scoring World Cup thriller on Saturday.

Cummins hails 'rare' Starc talent for World Cup wicket record

Australia captain Pat Cummins on Friday hailed fast bowler Mitchell Starc as a "rare" talent for his record of taking a wicket in every World Cup match he has played.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

Key players return to Australia squad for India ODI series

The three ODIs, which will be played between Sept. 22-27 in Mohali, Indore and Rajkot, will serve as a tune-up for the 50-over World Cup which begins on Oct. 5.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Starc eyes return to IPL in 2024

The left-armer last played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2015 competition but has skipped the IPL in recent years to lighten his playing load and focus on national team duties

August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023

Smith and Starc out of South Africa tour with injuries

Australia batter Steve Smith and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have been ruled out of the white-ball series in South Africa through injuries, but both are expected to be back in action in India next month.

July 2, 2023
July 2, 2023

McGrath fumes at 'disgrace' of disallowed Starc catch

Under cricket's laws, a catch is only completed when the fielder has "complete control over the ball and his/her own movement" and cannot touch the ground before then if a dismissal is to be completed

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

Cummins confirms Boland to play WTC final v India

Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed fellow fast bowler Scott Boland will play the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India beginning at The Oval on Wednesday.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

‘The money's nice, but I'd love to play 100 Tests’

Starc has learned to manage his body and has been deliberate in choosing which cricket he plays – or doesn't – as his career wears on

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

Starc haul and Marsh blitz help Australia hammer India

Starc, rattled the Indian batting with his pace and swing to bundle out the opposition for 117 in 26 overs in Visakhapatnam

October 7, 2022
October 7, 2022

Warner, Starc help Australia sweep T20 series against Windies

Australia's David Warner smashed an incendiary half-century and Mitchell Starc claimed 4-20 to help the hosts beat West Indies by 31 runs in the second Twenty20 International and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Brisbane on Friday.

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

Starc sets new world record

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his 200th ODI wicket late in the third match against Zimbabwe to break a 23-year-old record.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Starc nears milestone

Australia have leap-frogged a rival on the path to automatic qualification for the 2023 Cricket World Cup, with Mitchell Starc spearheading the team's assault.

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