India, Aug. 6 -- Mitchell Starc has long established himself as one of Australia's greatest fast bowlers and is now closing in on another major milestone in Test cricket. The left-arm pacer retired from T20Is to focus on the two formats in which he has enjoyed the most success, Tests and ODIs, and continues to be one of Australia's biggest match-winners. Starc has delivered on the grandest stages throughout his career, from spearheading Australia's 2015 ODI World Cup triumph as the tournament's leading wicket-taker to remaining a key figure in their plans for the 2027 World Cup. Now, the 35-year-old is on the verge of joining an elite group in red-ball cricket.

Starc has taken 433 wickets in 105 Tests, leaving him just one short of Kapil...