Mitchell Starc On His Kapil Dev Record Chase

Mitchell Starc is about to achieve a huge milestone in Test cricket history. The 36-year-old Australian fast bowler has 433 Test wickets in 105 matches, putting him within touching distance of Kapil Dev’s 434 wickets.

Starc only needs two more scalps to surpass the Indian cricket icon and climb up the all-time Test wicket-takers list. Mitchell Starc will have the opportunity to add to his score in a two-match series against Bangladesh, which begins on August 13 in Darwin. This series is part of the World Test Championship cycle.

In the current WTC cycle, Mitchell Starc has 46 wickets in eight games, indicating his continuous efficiency at the top level. During the previous Ashes series, he got 31 wickets, demonstrating his ability to deliver in big games. The Australian team presently leads the WTC standings, which positions them well for the next Bangladesh mission.

The bowler underlined that, while the feat is significant, his attention is on the moment rather than the milestone itself. Dale Steyn has 439 Test wickets, which is more than Kapil Dev’s total.

Starc would need seven more wickets to pass the South African icon. If he surpasses both Kapil Dev and Steyn, Starc will be one of the top ten wicket-takers in men’s Test history.

What does Mitchell Starc have to say about his career milestone?

The Baulkham Hills native stated that he has worked really hard on his fitness so that his body is ready to face the rigours of international cricket. Despite being 36 years old, Mitchell Starc is one of the fittest cricketers around, and he helps on the pitch by diving, stopping runs and grabbing key catches.

The first Test will be played at Darwin’s Marrara Cricket Ground on August 13-17. Meanwhile, the second Test will be held in the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on August 22-26.