Mitchell Starc, the pace bowler for Australia, has praised Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, calling him "a bit of a thorn" for their team in matches played in India and Australia. After Ashwin announced his unexpected retirement from Test cricket with 537 wickets, Starc celebrated his career and partnership with Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who also has over 500 wickets. Ashwin's contributions have been crucial in India's series victories against Australia, making him a formidable opponent in their eyes.
In the ongoing third Test between India and Australia, star Indian youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal was caught out by Mitchell Starc just two balls into India's first innings. Earlier in the day, Jaiswal had been practicing a shot that seemed to have a plan to counter Starc's new ball threat. However, in a twist of fate, the ball ended up hitting the leg of a Cricket Australia cameraman. Former England captain Michael Vaughan took a sly dig at Jaiswal's dismissal, while former India coach Ravi Shastri couldn't believe the field placement that led to the downfall of the promising batter.
Australia's compelling start to the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy puts them in a strong position, with a potential follow-on looming over struggling India. Mitchell Starc leads the Australian bowling attack, which has been impressive with eight rain-breaks stifling play. The left-handed pacer remains confident in his team's cards and expressed how he was able to deceive Shubman Gill to pick up his wicket.
During the third Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the ongoing rain became too much for Australian pacer Mitchell Starc to handle. With the dominant Aussies looking to wrap up the match, Starc was seen visibly frustrated as the ground staff had to bring out the covers yet again. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their reactions, with some noting how Starc's reaction was relatable to every fan watching the match. However, others pointed out the advantage that the interruptions may be giving to the bowlers over the batters.
The third day of the third test between India and Australia was interrupted by rain, halting India's batting at a precarious 48 for four. Skipper Pat Cummins took the prized wicket of Rishabh Pant after lunch, while Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood took three wickets in the morning session. With the series tied at 1-1, the rain interruptions have added to the challenges for both teams in this highly anticipated test match.
Mitchell Starc's attacking approach paid off as he took six wickets on the opening day of the pink-ball Test against India, dismissing them for 180 runs. The left-arm pace spearhead's strategy of hitting the stumps worked well, with his first ball dismissing centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal. Starc warned that they would need to stay focused as Jaiswal had bounced back in the second innings of the previous Test.
After a delayed start due to rain, Jasprit Bumrah's impressive bowling performance, including dismissing Mitchell Starc, and Alex Carey's quick half-century helped India gain control of the third day of the third Test match against Australia at the Gabba. Carey showed his prowess with the bat, smashing a 108m six, and putting on a solid partnership with Nathan Lyon before India wrapped up Australia's innings in 117.1 overs. Australian batsman Steve Smith praised Indian seamer Akash Deep's bowling, saying it was the first time he faced him.
The Australian cricket team showed their true dominance as they handed India a humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Led by captain Pat Cummins' fiery performance and aided by a brilliant display by Mitchell Starc, the Aussies outplayed the Indians in all aspects of the game. With the series now tied 1-1, all eyes are on the upcoming third Test at the Gabba where India will have to regroup and bounce back with a better performance to take the lead once again.
Mitchell Starc's sensational bowling performance in the Adelaide Test continues as he takes a jaw-dropping 'banana swing' to dismiss Indian batter Shubman Gill. Starc's career-best figures of 6/48 in the first innings and this impressive delivery have put India in a precarious position. Fans were left in awe as Starc produces a late swing and seam movement to take out Gill's middle stump, causing chaos in Australia's favor.
Sidelined due to a side strain, Hazlewood remained hopeful for a third Test comeback and states that his recovery has been progressing well. While Australia has suffered in terms of bowling strength in the absence of Hazlewood during the ongoing Adelaide Test, his presence could have turned the tide in their favor. India has been skittled out for 180 in their first innings with Mitchell Starc achieving figures of 6/48.