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'It means I've played a bit': Starc on verge of breaking Kapil Dev's Test record
India⚽ Sports8 hr. ago

'It means I've played a bit': Starc on verge of breaking Kapil Dev's Test record

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is close to matching the Test wicket tally of legendary Indian player Kapil Dev, needing just one wicket to reach 434. Starc, already on track to surpass South African legend Dale Steyn with 439 wickets, emphasizes that personal achievements are secondary to performance on the field. At 36 years old, Starc credits his longevity to continuous improvement and technical adjustments, maintaining his status as one of Australia's premier bowlers. He is set to participate in a two-Test series against Bangladesh starting August 13, where he aims to solidify his legacy among cricket's greatest fast bowlers.

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Times of India logoTimes of IndiaIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
'It means I've played a bit': Starc on verge of breaking Kapil Dev's Test record

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is close to matching the Test wicket tally of legendary Indian player Kapil Dev, needing just one wicket to reach 434. Starc, already on track to surpass South African legend Dale Steyn with 439 wickets, emphasizes that personal achievements are secondary to performance on the field. At 36 years old, Starc credits his longevity to continuous improvement and technical adjustments, maintaining his status as one of Australia's premier bowlers. He is set to participate in a two-Test series against Bangladesh starting August 13, where he aims to solidify his legacy among cricket's greatest fast bowlers.

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