Mitchell Starc
Australian Cricketer and World Cup Winner
Born
January 30th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Fast bowler excelled in international cricket, representing Australia in all formats of the game. Made Test debut in 2011 and ODI debut in 2013. Integral part of the Australian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015. Achieved numerous accolades for bowling excellence, including multiple five-wicket hauls in Tests and ODIs. Contributed significantly in T20 formats as well, showcasing consistent performance against various international teams.
Winning the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015 with Australia
Ranking as one of the top bowlers in ODIs
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