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Times of India·3 min read·medium

Mitchell Starc makes history! Enters record books to leave Bumrah trailing

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Mitchell Starc makes history! Enters record books to leave Bumrah trailing
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Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has set a new record for the most 'Player of the Series' awards among active pacers after a dominant performance against Bangladesh. He also moved into the top 10 of all-time Test wicket-takers.

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Starc's performance cements his legacy as one of the most impactful fast bowlers in modern cricket history.

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Mitchell Starc’s sensational 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh has added another landmark to an already remarkable Test career, with the Australia quick now holding the most Player of the Series awards among active pacers.Starc has won the award four times in Test cricket, moving clear of Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, Kemar Roach and Matt Henry, who have three each.Starc’s four series awards have come across three countries, with two in Australia and one each in England and the West Indies.The latest recognition follows a dominant display in the second Test at Mackay, where Starc claimed 10-51 to power Australia to an innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh. The result levelled the two-match series 1-1 after Australia suffered a surprise defeat in Darwin.Starc was virtually unplayable on the opening day, taking 6-12 as Bangladesh collapsed for 64.

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