Starc was battling rib and back soreness during the Boxing Day Test, and later underwent precautionary scans. The left-arm pacer sent down 131.2 overs in the four Tests against India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s one of the toughest cricketers I\u2019ve played with. He\u2019ll grimace, he\u2019ll grab his ribs no doubt at times... But he\u2019ll be ready for the contest,\" Carey told reporters on Wednesday as quoted by The Sydney Morning Herald.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although Starc took just one wicket in the fourth Test, claiming the crucial scalp of Virat Kohli during India's second-innings chase, Carey was still impressed with the 34-year-old's performance at the MCG.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI thought that first spell, without the reward, was some of the best bowling I\u2019ve seen in this series from him. He\u2019s got an opportunity now to help this team win a Test match. He\u2019ll be up for the contest,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The typically wet weather in Sydney around the SCG Test appears to be improved this year, with only light rain predicted for days four and five.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the weather conditions, Carey said, There are always jokes about it. I think this wicket sets up really well for a good Test match. It looks like there\u2019ll be a bit in it early. There\u2019s nice grass coverage\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With currently leading the series 2-1, Australia only needs a draw to win a Border-Gavaskar series for the first time in 10 years, while India needs a victory in Sydney to retain the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t look too far ahead. We know it\u2019s a really quality outfit in India, who have shown they are well and truly capable of bouncing back with quality players, legends of Test cricket. So for this group, it\u2019s head down, another opportunity to win a Test match, and if we are able to secure the trophy, it would be fantastic,\" Carey said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With currently leading the series 2-1, Australia only needs a draw to win a Border-Gavaskar series for the first time in 10 years, while India needs a victory in Sydney to retain the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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