Australiafast bowling feel Mitchell Starc faces uncertainty over his participation in the fifth and final Test Border-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 sparked fitness concerns. Ahead of the final Test, Starc’s teammate and Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey provides a major update on the availability of the left-arm pacemaker.
Alex Carey is confident of Mitchell Starc’s toughness
Speaking on Starc’s condition, Carey praised the left-arm pacer’s resilience and expressed confidence in Starc’s resilience, describing him as one of the toughest cricketers he has played against. Despite occasional restlessness and visible signs of pain, Carey believes Stark will be patient and up for the challenge.
“He will be fine. He will push. I have played with Starcy (Mitchell Starc) for a long time now and he is one of the toughest cricketers I have played against. He’ll no doubt scratch his face and grab his ribs at times, but he’ll be ready to race.“Carey told reporters.
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Great performance by Starc in the ongoing series
With four matches completed in the five-match Test series, Australia lead their opponents 2-1, 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 is built on the foundation of their formidable bowling attack, with Starc playing a key role. Despite a tough outing in Melbourne, Starc has been a standout performer throughout the series.
In four matches, Starc has taken 15 wickets, the fourth-highest overall and second-best among Australian bowlers, behind only the captain. Pat Cummins. His impressive average of 28.73 and a tidy economy rate of 3.28 highlight his consistency and impact. The shining moment of the series came in the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, where Starc produced career-best figures of 6/48. This spell not only swung the game in Australia’s favor but also showcased his skill and dominance in Test cricket.
