# Starc One Wicket Away From Equalling Kapil Dev’s Test Mark

2026-08-06T20:41:20+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Mitchell Starc has 433 wickets in 105 Tests and is one wicket away from equalling Kapil Dev’s 434, according to PTI, carried by Rediff. He could also surpass Dale Steyn’s 439 in Australia’s two-Test series against Bangladesh, beginning August 13. The series will be Australia’s first home Tests against Bangladesh. Times Now News says Starc is two wickets away from overtaking Kapil, but that does not match the totals it reports. Starc said such comparisons are humbling but carry little weight while he is still playing. He leads the current World Test Championship cycle with 46 wickets from eight matches, according to Rediff.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/it-doesnt-mean-a-whole-lot-mitchell-starc-on-chasing-kapil-dev-dale-steyn-article-155326864>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/mitchell-starc-reflects-on-milestone-as-kapil-dev-record-beckons/20260806.htm>

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