Who is Mitchell Starc?
Mitchell Starc is an Australian left-arm fast bowler known for his pace and swinging yorkers. He is one of Australia's most successful bowlers in World Cups and has taken hundreds of Test wickets.
Starc was born in Sydney in 1990. He made his Test and ODI debuts in 2011 and became a key member of Australia's bowling attack.
He is known for bowling fast in-swinging yorkers that can destroy the stumps. His left-arm angle makes him especially difficult for batters to face.
World Cup star
Starc was named Player of the Tournament at the 2015 World Cup, which Australia won. He took a record number of wickets at the 2019 World Cup and was part of the 2023 winning team.
Starc is one of the fastest bowlers to reach many ODI wicket milestones. He has also played a key role in Australia's Test success, including in Ashes series and the 2023 World Test Championship.
Starc is married to Alyssa Healy, the Australian women's cricket team wicketkeeper-batter and former vice-captain and captain. Together they are one of the most successful couples in cricket.
Did You Know?
Starc's brother, Brandon Starc, is a high jumper who has represented Australia.