'It means I've played a bit': Starc on verge of breaking Kapil Dev's Test record
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is just one wicket away from equaling the legendary Kapil Dev's career tally. As he sets his sights on surpassing Dale Steyn's remarkable wicket record, Starc emphasises the importance of continuous improvement over personal achievements. This mindset has played a crucial role in his enduring success on the field.
NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc, Australia's leading paceman, is just one wicket away from matching the Test wicket record held by Indian legend Kapil Dev. Currently, Starc has taken 433 wickets in 105 Test matches, and a single wicket will see him level with Kapil. Two wickets will surpass Kapil's tally and place Starc within the top 10 all-time wicket-takers in Test cricket.
The 36-year-old is also closing in on South African great Dale Steyn, who has taken 439 wickets, and would need to take seven more wickets to overtake him. Despite the impending milestones, Starc remains focused on his performance rather than the numbers. He told the Australian Associated Press, "It means I've played a bit. It is cool and very humbling to be spoken about it with those guys.
But that stuff doesn't mean a whole lot while you're still playing. You don't get too far ahead." If Starc overtakes Kapil and Steyn during the two-Test series against Bangladesh starting on August 13 in Darwin, he will further solidify his position among cricket's finest fast bowlers. Starc believes his longevity is a result of continuous improvement rather than solely relying on raw pace.
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