Starc ready to lead Australia’s attack in India

After winning Australia’s Test player of the year, Aussie paceman Mitchell Starc is hoping to continue his fine form ahead of their tour of India next month.
Starc enjoyed a wonderful 2016. The left-armer was Australia’s shining light in three of the Baggie Green’s disastrous tours.
Against Sri Lanka in the sub-continent, Starc took 24 wickets, while he also claimed 28 wickets in six Tests against South Africa and Pakistan, despite his team-mates suffering underwhelming performances.
The injury-free 26-year-old is hoping to replicate his form against Sri Lanka and take it to India.
“It’s been pleasing to get through the six Test matches this summer and it’s probably the first time I’ve done that in my career. It’s nice to do that for the first time,” Starc said.
“Looking back to Sri Lanka, I guess that’s a blueprint that I’d like to take into India, and the way I approached my bowling there and the plans we talked about in those conditions.
“The wickets are probably going to be different again to Sri Lanka but, at the same time, I was able to take wickets in conditions that probably favoured spin more than pace.
“It’s something I can probably look back on in my approach to the upcoming India series.
“It’s a completely different ball going over to India with the SG and I think reverse swing is going to play a much bigger part than natural swing over there, as we’ve seen in the last few series that we’ve gone to India.”
Latest
-
News
Tributes pour in for former umpire Rudi Koertzen following death aged 73
The MCC said it was “saddened” to learn of Koertzen’s death.
-
News
Lisa Keightley to step down as England head coach at the end of the summer
The Australian took over in January 2020 and led England to the final of this year’s World Cup.
-
News
Chance to Shine graduates Lauren Bell and Issy Wong excited to keep on inspiring
The pair have enjoyed a memorable year so far with international debuts in multiple formats.
-
News
Jordan Thompson stars with the ball as London Spirit hammer Manchester Originals
Seamer Thompson, who took two wickets on his tournament debut at the Oval last week, followed that up with a remarkable four for 21 from 20 balls.
-
News
Sam Billings aiming to use England Lions game to push for Test recall
The wicketkeeper will captain the side for the tour match against South Africa.
-
News
Moeen Ali fears 50-over cricket could be lost due to ‘unsustainable’ schedule
The World Cup winner is worried people are starting to view the 50-over format as ‘the long, boring one’.
-
The Hundred
Alex Hales leads Trent Rockets to opening Hundred win
The former England opener hit 58 off 41 balls against Birmingham Phoenix.
-
News
Richard Thompson named as new ECB chair and pledges to restore trust in cricket
The 55-year-old will leave is role at Surrey.
-
England
Jos Buttler shines but Manchester Originals lose to Northern Superchargers
The England white-ball captain top-scored but the hosts were beaten at Emirates Old Trafford.