'It means I've played a bit': Starc on verge of breaking Kapil Dev's Test record
Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc is on the verge of surpassing Kapil Dev’s record of 434 Test wickets. Starc remains focused on his performance rather than the milestone, emphasizing the importance of continuous technical improvement at age 36.
Why it matters
Starc’s potential achievement marks a significant milestone in the history of fast bowling and cements his legacy in international cricket.
NEW DELHI: Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is just one wicket away from drawing level with Indian great Kapil Dev on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers, but the veteran left-armer insists the milestone will only truly sink in once his playing days are over.Starc, who has claimed 433 wickets in 105 Tests, is set to chase history when Australia host Bangladesh in a two-Test series beginning in Darwin on August 13. One wicket will see him equal Kapil's tally of 434, while two wickets will move him past the former India captain and into the top 10 of Test cricket's highest wicket-takers.The 36-year-old is also closing in on South African pace legend Dale Steyn, whose 439 wickets make him one of the game's greatest fast bowlers.
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