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Netizens React As Australia Bundle Out England: Starc’s Fiery Spell Sparks Online Frenzy
By CricShots - Nov 21, 2025 1:17 pm
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Mitchell Starc, the veteran left-arm quick and the most decorated member of Australia’s current pace arsenal in Perth, produced a spell that reminded the cricketing world why he remains one of the most feared red-ball bowlers of this era. Even with the Test only just underway, Starc’s career-best figures have already tilted the opening Ashes clash firmly in Australia’s favour on Day 1.

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Australia dominated England on Day 1 in Perth

The Ashes got underway on Friday, 21 November, with England sensing an early advantage after Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins were ruled out ahead of the series opener. Their absence was considered a significant setback for Australia, forcing Steve Smith to step in as the stand-in skipper while Cummins continues his recovery for the second Test.

Bazball followers felt buoyant when they saw both Cummins and Hazlewood missing, believing England’s batters would escape the wrath of Australia’s famed fast-bowling trio. But Mitchell Starc was never going to let them settle. The left-armer, who has represented Australia in Tests for nearly two decades, once again showcased why he is often hailed as modern Australia’s greatest pacer, having already crossed 400 Test wickets and amassing 735 international scalps across formats.

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Starc’s previous career-best came in the Caribbean, where he picked up a sensational 6 for nine against the West Indies. But he went one better in Perth, registering a remarkable 7-wicket haul—his best figures against England—to break open the first innings in his 101st Test appearance.

His 7/58 not only reaffirmed Australia’s depth despite missing two star bowlers but also served as a warning to the visitors. England, however, are far from depleted. With Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, and Brydon Carse forming a potent pace unit, they responded aggressively. Archer struck early, removing debutant opener Jake Weatherald with a lethal delivery in just his third ball.

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As Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne attempt to steady Australia’s chase, both have already taken a few painful blows, reminding fans that this Perth surface is equally rewarding for bowlers on both sides. Mitchell Starc has once again declared: No Cummins, no Hazlewood, no problem. Fans are relishing the return of vintage Starc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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