Summary
Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc played an important role in an Ashes Test match against England. He took significant wickets with the ball and scored 77 runs with the bat, contributing to Australia's strong position in the game.
Key Facts
- Mitchell Starc is an Australian cricketer, nearing his 36th birthday.
- He took 6 wickets for 75 runs in England's innings during the Test match.
- Starc scored 77 runs from 141 balls with a high strike rate.
- Australia had a first-innings lead of 177 runs after being bowled out for 511.
- Starc became the fifth player since 1963 to take a five-wicket haul and score a half-century in an Ashes Test.
- Former England captain Alastair Cook noted Starc's role in the match.
- Starc filled in for other key Australian bowlers who were absent.
