Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has been the leader of the bowling attack in Tests and ODI for his national side. Since making his debut in 2010, he has played 77 Tests, 110 ODIs, and 58 T20Is. Over the years, Starc has avoided playing in the T20 Leagues after playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015. Also, at the time of the IPL, the two-time World Cup winner takes some time off the game.
This year too, the left-armer did the same and is fresh to go ahead of the World Test Championship final against India. Ahead of the summit clash, the New South Wales player said that earning money is fine but it’s nothing compared to playing international cricket. He added that he would love to play 100 Tests for the Kangaroos.
“To choose not to do certain things to prolong playing for Australia, I’ve tried to be smart about that,” he said in a conversation with Cricket Australia. “Yeah, the money’s nice, but I’d love to play 100 Test matches. Whether I get there or not, I don’t know, but that would be a nice one to tick off. Hopefully there’s a little bit left in me.”
Playing all formats for over 10 years involves a lot of pain – Mitchell Starc
The 33-year-old further added that playing all formats involves a lot of pain for the body. Since his injury in late 2015 that resulted in him missing the 2016 20-20 World Cup, Cricket Australia has been careful about his workload and the selectors and team management have been careful about this ever since.
“To play three formats for over 10 years, it’s been a lot of pain along the way, but I’m grateful I’ve gotten that far,” he says.
“Whilst I’ve tried to add to the bow, as soon as I lose air speed, there’s going to be someone chasing me. Once that next left-armer is coming through, yeah, I’m sure I’ll know when I know.”
This is how Twitter reacted
Starc's dedication to playing 100 Test matches for Australia without letting money sway him is admirable and refreshing. True passion for the game! ?? Check my bio plz
— ?SARITAWESTON? (@saritawest47346) June 6, 2023
Worldcup year and you'll see beast Starc unleashing.
— Yasin patel (@yasinrelay) June 6, 2023
Ipl is bigger than TEST cricket and Ashes if we're being honest
— Abhishek ? (@149_Edgbastonn) June 6, 2023
everyone knows Mitchell Starc is injury prone and he has already spoiled 2 world cup by playing unfit
stokes, morgan >>> starc
they leaved captaincy of white ball cricket for betterment of their teamsstarc is like indian players who dont leave until thrown out of team
— ?????????? (@GujaratiTalk) June 6, 2023
Best left arm pacer in the world
— Govind Nishad (@klassyrahulfans) June 6, 2023
That's why he is the greatest….He took care of him so that he can play Multinational tournaments for Australia….
For next 1 year…..Bumrah have to do this…— Kunal Bishwal (@KunalBishwal18) June 6, 2023
All cricketers are running after financial incentives and this man embraced valor. National pride in its truest essence outweighs the lure of monetary rewards.
Respect ?— Qammer Majid (@al_qammer) June 6, 2023
Earlier he used to be blunt about test cricket being more important to him than leagues. Money is not everything etc. But now that his wife is playing in leagues too, he's got to be more diplomatic.
— titanium (@tytaenium) June 6, 2023
Starc's passion and dedication to playing for Australia is inspiring. Money may come and go, but the honor of playing 100 Test matches is priceless. ?? See my homepage plz
— R Johnston (@RJohnst57128404) June 6, 2023
Jasprit Bumrah Hasn't Been Harmed In This Tweet
— Navyanth (@Navyanth_17) June 6, 2023
Par sir ipl khailne ke liye log taraste hain ????starc never disappoints
— adam (@issuewithtrust) June 6, 2023
