Mitchell Starc Achieves Milestone with 10-Wicket Haul Against Bangladesh

Mitchell Starc of Australia has made headlines following his remarkable 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh, solidifying his status in Test cricket. This performance occurred during the second Test in Mackay, where Starc's efforts led Australia to an innings and 51-run victory, leveling the two-match series at 1-1.

Starc's outstanding display included taking 6 wickets for just 12 runs on the first day, contributing to Bangladesh's total of 64 runs. He followed this with four more wickets in the second innings, as the visitors were dismissed for 95. This achievement has earned Starc his fourth Player of the Series award, placing him ahead of other active fast bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, who has three.

With this latest accolade, Starc has now won the Player of the Series award in three different countries: two in Australia, and one each in England and the West Indies. Additionally, he has moved past Dale Steyn into 10th place on the all-time Test wicket-takers' list, with a total of 445 wickets. Australia is set to face a challenging schedule ahead, featuring 20 Tests over the next year.