Mitchell Starc, the master ODI World Cup pacer, turns 33

Sports Tak Staff January 30 , 2023

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc turns 33 on Monday, January 30.

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The fast bowler has been a crucial part of the Australian set-ep barring his injuries in recent years.

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Among his multiple accolades, he is the fastest bowler to 200 wickets in ODIs.

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In 2015, Starc finished as the highest wicket-taker, with 22 scalps under his belt.

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This included an exceptional 6/28 against New Zealand in the group stages.

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In the final against New Zealand, Starc bagged two, including that of the dangerous Brendon McCullum, for a duck!

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He won his only ODI World Cup with this exceptional performance, winning the Player of the tournament as well.

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Starc added 27 more wickets to his name during the 2019 ODI World Cup, and once again was the highest wicket-taker.

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