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    "title": "Ashes 2025-26: Mitchell Starc Six Wickets Away From Surpassing Herath As Highest Left-arm Wicket-taker",
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    "excerpt": "Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia\u2019s talismanic bowler Mitchell Starc will aim to cap off the Ashes 2025-26 on a high when he takes the field on January 4 for the final match of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground, standing just six wickets away from creating history as the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket.",
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    "editor1": "Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia\u2019s talismanic bowler Mitchell Starc will aim to cap off the Ashes 2025-26 on a high when he takes the field on January 4 for the final match of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground, standing just six wickets away from creating history as the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket.<p>Starc is on a golden patch in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. He has taken 26 wickets in four matches at an impressive average of 17.42. Due to his remarkable performances in Perth and Brisbane, the 35-year-old pacer has been awarded the Player of the Match title in both Test matches. Other than Starc, no other bowler has even touched the 20-wicket mark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 35-year-old Starc made his Test debut for Australia against New Zealand at The Gabba, Brisbane, on December 1, 2011, in the first match of a two-Test series, taking two wickets in the match and receiving his Baggy Green from Richie Benaud.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Starc has taken 428 wickets in 104 matches since his debut. His bowling average is 26.43, and the Australian legend has taken 18 five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket match hauls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 35-year-old Starc made his Test debut for Australia against New Zealand at The Gabba, Brisbane, on December 1, 2011, in the first match of a two-Test series, taking two wickets in the match and receiving his Baggy Green from Richie Benaud.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Meanwhile, Starc had an exceptional record in 2025, playing 11 matches and taking the most wickets at 55 at an average of 17.32. He claimed three five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket match haul to his name. He also made a bold decision to retire from T20 internationals to keep himself fit for the red-ball challenge. However, he will continue playing T20 Leagues like IPL and BBL. Starc will represent the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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