Mitchell Starc sent for urgent scans just days before SCG Test in a blow for Australia
Published - 01 Jan 2025, 12:00 PM | Updated - 01 Jan 2025, 11:34 PM
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Australia National Cricket Team are mulling over the fitness of Mitchell Starc for the next game of the series against the India National Cricket Team. The last game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney from Friday (3rd January).
There is a very high chance that the Australia National Cricket Team will have to play without the services of Mitchell Starc in the last game. As per the reports in CodeSports, it is learned that the fast bowler has been sent for scans just two days ahead of the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Mitchell Starc has been facing some discomfort in his back since the last game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Starc has been facing some discomfort in his back since the last game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler in the middle of the match was seen getting some treatment in his back. This was due to the number of overs that he bowled during the match in Melbourne.
In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Starc has bowled 131.2 overs in the four Tests and this surely has taken a lot out of him. The left-arm pacer, after the match at MCG, also faced some discomfort in his ribs, following which he was sent for scans to confirm his situation ahead of the last Test.
The results of the scan are yet to come and there are chances that Mitchell Starc might not be fit. It will be a massive blow for the Australia National Cricket Team as the left-arm pacer has been the best bowler for the team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against the India National Cricket Team.
Mitchell Starc missing the game could well open the doors for Jhye Richardson or Beau Webster to play the last match
Mitchell Starc missing the game could well open the doors for Jhye Richardson or Beau Webster to play the last match of the series in Sydney. But it's fair to say that they will be missing the quality that the left-arm pacer possesses, and it will be a big blow for the Australia National Cricket Team, especially with the series on line.
Mitchell Starc has been the second-leading wicket-getter for Australia National Cricket Team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler has taken 16 wickets in the series and has been one of the major reasons why the Pat Cummins-led side are leading the series by the margin of 2-1.
Australia haven't won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2014/25
The Australia National Cricket Team would be hoping that Mitchell Starc gains full fitness ahead of the last match. The Australia National Cricket Team haven't won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2014-15, and this time around, they have a massive opportunity to turn around things.
It remains to be seen if Starc will be fit for the last game of the series or not. Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, skipper Pat Cummins, and even keeper-batter Alex Carey have expressed their hope to see the fast bowler playing the last match of the series against India.
