Mitchell Starc’s 100th Test: ‘Huge honour, probably something to reflect on when I’m finished’

Mitchell Starc is all set to become only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath to feature in 100 Tests when he walks out to take the field in the third Test against West Indies on Sunday. The left armer hasn’t missed a Test with injury since early 2023, and it took a tendon torn off the bone of his bowling finger to keep him out then.

Right through his career he has pushed himself to the limits in Australian colours and choosing to skip the IPL riches to manage workload. Having suffered back, knee, ankle, calf, foot and shin injuries early in his career, he’s since refused to leave his side a man down. At one point there were serious doubts if he could play Test cricket for long. But this weekend at Kingston, Starc would get his 100th Baggy Green cap.

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