Mitchell Aaron Starc

International career

Mitchell Starc has had a remarkable career, representing Australia in all three formats of cricket: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. His performances have contributed to his team's success in several international tournaments.

Highlights of Mitchell Starc’s Career by Year

• 2010: Played his first ODI match against India on October 20 in Visakhapatnam.
• 2011: Debuted in Test cricket against New Zealand in Brisbane.
• 2012:
• Made his T20I debut against Pakistan on September 7 in Dubai.
• Selected for the ICC T20 World Cup "Team of the Tournament".
• 2013: Recognized as part of the ICC World ODI XI.
• 2015:
• Finished as the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup with 22 wickets.
• Named Player of the Tournament after helping Australia secure their fifth World Cup title.
• 2019:
• Achieved the highest number of wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup, taking 27 dismissals.
• Broke records for the fastest bowler to reach 150 wickets (77 matches) and 200 wickets (102 matches) in ODIs.
• 2021: Played an important role in Australia’s ICC T20 World Cup victory in the UAE.
• 2023:
• Took 16 wickets during Australia’s ICC Cricket World Cup win.
• Contributed to the team's triumph in the ICC World Test Championship final against India.
• 2024:
• Did not participate in ODI matches during this season.
• Returned to the IPL after nine years and won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Mitchell Starc is regarded as one of the most talented fast bowlers in cricket history. His consistent performances have been key to Australia’s dominance in international cricket.

Indian Premier League

Mitchell Starc has been part of the IPL over the years but has missed several seasons due to injuries and national team duties. He has represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Starc’s journey includes remarkable performances and a few controversies, such as a heated moment with Kieron Pollard in 2014. After many missed seasons, he made a strong comeback in 2024 with KKR, playing a key role in winning the IPL title.

For the 2025 season, Mitchell Starc joined Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore (£1.1 million). The team chose him to strengthen their bowling attack. Starc is expected to lead the bowlers, using his skills to handle pressure in crucial matches. His ability to bowl yorkers and handle death overs is a big asset for the team. The management relies on him to help Delhi perform well and possibly win its first IPL title.

Domestic career

Mitchell Starc began playing for New South Wales in 2009 when he was 19 years old. At the same time, he continued representing Western Suburbs and his state’s Second XI. His performances stood out, and he was recognized as a talented bowling all-rounder in domestic matches.

He also appeared in List A and T20 games during the same year. His strong performances helped him secure a spot in the national team the following year.

Records and achievements

Mitchell Starc has earned recognition through his outstanding performances in domestic and international cricket. Below are his key awards and records:

Awards

• In 2015, he was named Man of the Tournament in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
• In 2017, he received the Allan Border Medal as the Best Australian Test Bowler for 2016.
• In 2022, he won the Allan Border Medal as the Best Australian ODI Bowler for the 2021-22 season.

Records

Domestic and T20 Leagues

• In 2015, Starc was named Man of the Tournament in the Marsh One-Day Cup.
• He became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in both innings of a Sheffield Shield match in 2017.
• In 2024, he became the highest-paid player in IPL history with a record fee of ₹24.75 crores.

International Cricket

• Starc bowled the fastest delivery in a Test match at 160.4 km/h (99.67 mph) against Ross Taylor on November 15, 2015.
• On August 21, 2016, he became the fastest bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets in 52 innings.
• He led all Australian bowlers in the 2014/15 season with 60 wickets across formats.
• Starc was the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, claiming 22 wickets.
• In 2015, he took the most wickets in international cricket for the year, with 87 dismissals.
• He is one of 14 Australian players to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in Tests.
• In ODIs, he was the fastest bowler to reach 150 wickets in 77 matches.
• Starc holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in World Cup history (3).
• He was the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with 27 wickets.
• He became the quickest bowler to take 50 wickets in World Cup matches, achieving this in 941 balls.
• Starc has the third-highest number of wickets in World Cup history, with 65 dismissals.
• He reached 200 ODI wickets faster than any other bowler, in 102 matches.

Personal life

Mitchell Starc has an interesting personal life, which includes his family, wealth, lifestyle, and reputation.