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Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm Test bowler
Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test history, taking his 434th wicket on the first day of the Darwin Test against Bangladesh. He surpassed Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath (433…
The Story in Brief
Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test history, taking his 434th wicket on the first day of the Darwin Test against Bangladesh. He surpassed Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath (433 wickets) by dismissing opener Shadnan Islam. The milestone came on a day when Australia were bowled out for 198, their lowest total ever against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud claimed 5/43, the best figures by a Bangladeshi bowler against Australia. Taskin Ahmed also reached 300 international wickets during the innings. Steve Smith top-scored for Australia with 71 off 109 balls, but the rest of the batting line-up crumbled after a 45-run opening stand.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative around Starc’s record might focus on 'poetic timing' and International Left-Handers Day, but it masks a deeper story: Australia’s batting fragility. Bangladesh’s pacers, not just spinners, are now a force at home. Hasan Mahmud’s five-wicket haul against a top side shows depth. The real test is whether Australia’s middle order can adapt in the second innings, or if this collapse is a pattern.
Sources (2): rediff.com, zeenews.india.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
