Mitchell Starc makes history! Enters record books to leave Jasprit Bumrah trailing

Mitchell Starc etched his name in Test cricket history with a remarkable 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh, cementing his position as the most decorated Australian pacer in terms of Player of the Series awards. The 37-year-old has now secured the accolade four times in his Test career, surpassing the previous record of three awards held by Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, Kemar Roach and Matt Henry.

Starc's four awards have come from three countries, including two in Australia and one each in England and the West Indies. His latest record-breaking performance came in the second Test at Mackay, where he took 10-51 to help Australia secure a 51-run victory and level the two-match series at 1-1 after a surprising defeat in Darwin.

Starc's achievement saw him climb into 10th place on the all-time Test wicket-takers' list with 445 wickets, overtaking the South African pace legend Dale Steyn. Among active pacers, only Bumrah, Cummins, Rabada, Roach and Henry have achieved the same feat as Starc, with each earning three awards. Starc's remarkable accomplishment underscores his longevity and continued impact as Australia embark on a challenging 12-month Test schedule, including tours of South Africa, India and England.