Summary
The article discusses Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc's success with the pink ball in cricket, particularly in day-night Tests. Starc has excelled in these matches due to his ability to maintain speed and swing with the pink ball, making it challenging for opponents like England to counter his bowling tactics.
Key Facts
- Mitchell Starc is known for his effectiveness with the pink ball in day-night cricket matches.
- He has taken 81 wickets in 14 day-night Tests and has five five-wicket hauls.
- Starc's bowling average improves significantly in pink-ball matches (17.08) compared to red-ball matches (28.97).
- He maintains a high bowling speed, typically averaging 89 mph, which increases with the pink ball.
- Starc manages to swing the pink ball longer during matches compared to the red ball.
- The black seam on the pink ball makes it harder for batters to spot compared to the white seam on a red ball.
- England faces the challenge of dealing with Starc's bowling at the Gabba, a venue where they haven't won since 1986.
