Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc debuted for the Australian national team in a One Day International against India in October 2010, quickly establishing himself as a prominent figure in international cricket. Starc made his Test debut for Australia in 2011, building on his first-class debut for New South Wales in March 2009. He played a pivotal role in Australia’s triumph at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, where he was named Player of the Tournament for securing an exceptional 22 wickets throughout the competition. Starc further demonstrated his impact by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 150 and 200 wickets in ODI cricket, achieving these milestones in just 77 and 102 matches, respectively.

His pace was notably highlighted by a delivery in a Test match exceeding 160.4 km/h. Starc continued to be an integral force in major international victories, including Australia’s triumph at the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final. He was also a key member of the team that won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, contributing 16 wickets to the campaign. In 2017, Starc achieved the unique distinction of becoming the first bowler to take a hat-trick in each innings of a Sheffield Shield match, further cementing his reputation for match-winning performances.

His outstanding contributions were further honored with the prestigious Allan Border Medal in 2022. In July 2025, Starc marked a significant milestone, playing his 100th Test match where he secured his 400th Test wicket and simultaneously set a new record for the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history, achieved in an astonishing 15 balls. In September 2025, Starc announced his retirement from T20Is, a strategic decision to prolong his Test and ODI careers and focus his formidable talent on future major tournaments, continuing to aim for elite-level success.