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Mitchell Starc Test cricket wicket milestones

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Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc ~~entered~~ continued his record-breaking performance during the ~~first~~ opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin with 433 Test wickets. At that stage, he was one wicket away from equaling Kapil Dev’s career total and was approaching the milestone of becoming one of the top five wicket-taking quicks of all time. During the opening Test at Marrara Cricket Ground, Starc dismissed Darwin. By dismissing opener Shadman ~~Islam to reach 434 wickets. This achievement made him~~ Islam, Starc reached 435 Test wickets, officially becoming the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket ~~history,~~ history and surpassing the previous record of 433 held by Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath. ~~By reaching 434 wickets, he~~ This milestone also ~~moved level with~~ saw Starc overtake Indian legend Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list. Currently ranked 11th overall, he now trails South Africa’s Dale Steyn (439 wickets) by four wickets. Reaching 440 wickets would place him within the top 10 leading wicket-takers of all time. Amidst these achievements, Starc addressed the physical challenges of his career. He noted the necessity of extensive ankle and ~~positioned~~ toe strapping during every bowling spell to manage injury risks following multiple surgeries. Describing himself as a ‘heel strike’ bowler, he explained that constant support is required to ~~challenge Dale Steyn’s record of 439 wickets.~~ manage ongoing impingement issues.

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