Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Aaron Starc, born on January 30, 1990, is a distinguished Australian international cricketer known for his devastating left-arm fast bowling and valuable lower-order left-handed batting. Starc has been a pivotal figure in the Australian team since his debut in 2010, widely celebrated for his pace, precision, and ability to generate lethal reverse swing. He holds several records, including being the fastest bowler in the history of ODI cricket to reach 150 and 200 wickets, achieving these milestones in just 77 and 102 matches respectively. Starc has been instrumental in Australia's victories in multiple ICC tournaments, notably being named Player of the Tournament in the 2015 World Cup and playing a key role in the 2023 Cricket World Cup win. His bowling has consistently troubled batsmen worldwide, and he has recorded the fastest delivery in a Test match at over 160.4 km/h. In addition to his bowling, Starc offers valuable runs in the lower order with a Test batting average of just over 20, reflecting his all-around capability on the field.​

Throughout his career, Starc has been praised for his ability to perform under pressure in major tournaments, exemplified by his top wicket-taker status in the 2019 Cricket World Cup with 27 wickets, the highest in a single edition. He has achieved notable success in all formats, including pivotal contributions to Australia’s maiden ICC T20 World Cup victory in 2021 and the World Test Championship final in 2023. Starc’s fitness challenges early in his career served to underscore his resilience and determination, bouncing back to become one of the world’s premier fast bowlers. In 2025, during Australia's test series against the West Indies, Starc recorded his 400th Test wicket and announced his retirement from T20 internationals to focus on extending his Test and ODI careers. Starc remains a critical asset for Australia as they chase major trophies, targeting key series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the upcoming 2027 World Cups.