Mitchell Starc Set to Mark 100th Test, Eyes Major Milestone | Sports-Games
JAMAICA, JUL 10 – Starc aims to join elite bowlers with 400 Test wickets while prioritizing red-ball cricket and overcoming injuries, becoming only the second Australian fast bowler to reach 100 Tests.
- Mitchell Starc will play his 100th Test for Australia starting July 13, 2025, in Kingston, Jamaica, against the West Indies.
- Starc's milestone follows his long career despite injuries, supported by trainers and teammates, and reflects his focus on Test cricket.
- Mitchell Starc currently stands just five wickets short of the 400-Test wicket milestone, positioning him to join a distinguished group of bowlers if he reaches this achievement.
- Wasim Akram praised Mitchell Starc for his remarkable dedication to red-ball cricket and his consistent performances, describing him as a leading figure in modern cricket despite also participating in T20 and league formats.
- Reaching 100 Tests marks a major career reflection for Starc and Australian cricket, honoring his longevity and impact as a fast bowler.
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Wasim Akram hails Mitchell Starc as ‘modern-day great’ ahead of 100th Test
Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram on Saturday hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a "modern-day great" for reaching 100 Test appearances. Starc, who draws comparisons with fellow left-arm quick Akram, will reach the milestone later Saturday when the third Test against the West Indies begins in Jamaica. "It is a big deal in this day and age to reach 100 Tests, congratulations to Starc," Akram told AFP. "That shows the quality and resolve …
Mitchell Starc Opens Up Ahead of Making 100th Test Appearance for Australia | 🏏 LatestLY
Starc is set to become only the second Australian fast bowler, after Glenn McGrath, to reach the milestone when he takes the field for the third and final Test against the West Indies in Kingston on Sunday. The day-night match also presents Australia with a chance to complete a series sweep. 🏏 Mitchell Starc Opens Up Ahead of Making 100th Test Appearance for Australia.
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