Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc made headlines when he was spotted waiting in a queue at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on June 22. His purpose? To purchase tickets for the highly anticipated first Women’s Ashes Test, where his wife Alyssa Healy was making her debut as the captain of the Australian team. Starc’s gesture of support for his wife captured the hearts of fans, and the image quickly went viral.
Stepping in for regular skipper Meg Lanning, Healy shouldered the responsibility of leading the Australian side in the absence of the seasoned captain. Having already played six Test matches, Healy entered the match with the intention of making her mark and guiding her team to victory in the Ashes.
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In the first Test, Australia won the toss and elected to bat. With a desire to set a formidable total on the opening day, the Australian team aimed to gain an early advantage over their English counterparts. Following the conclusion of the one-off Test, the two teams are scheduled to compete in three T20Is and three ODIs from July 1 to July 18, prolonging the excitement of the Ashes series.
Nice to see Mitchell Starc queening up at Trent Bridge entrance to get in to watch his wife Alyssa Healy captaining Australian women’s team in #WomensAshes pic.twitter.com/NeT0Dp6Z4b
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) June 22, 2023
While Healy took the field as the leader, Starc did not participate in Australia’s dramatic triumph in the recently concluded first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. His last Test appearance took place during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against India at The Oval in London.
In that significant encounter, Starc showcased his prowess by claiming a four-wicket haul, contributing to Australia’s victory and securing the coveted mace. Remarkably, Australia stands as the first cricketing nation to have triumphed in all ICC titles across the three formats.
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As Starc patiently waited in the queue for tickets, his gesture demonstrated the unwavering support he has for his wife’s cricketing journey. Fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of the Women’s Ashes Test and the subsequent limited-overs matches between England and Australia, as the battle for the prestigious Ashes trophy unfolds. The unity and camaraderie displayed by Mitchell Starc serve as a testament to the bond and shared passion that exists within the world of cricket.
