January 4, 2025 
Mitchell Starc is on the cusp of becoming the 11th fast bowler to reach the landmark of 700 wickets in international cricket. Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee are the Australians to have achieved the feat at the highest level. The others are James Anderson, Wasim Akram, Stuart Broad, Shaun Pollock, Waqar Younis, Tim Southee, Chaminda Vaas and Courtney Walsh.
The 34-year-old Starc has 699 wickets to his name and will have his chance to reach the 700-wicket feat on Day 2 of the ongoing New Year’s Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The speedster already has 24 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls to show for his efforts since making his international debut back in 2010.
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Most wickets by fast bowlers in international cricket
James Anderson – 991 wickets from 401 matches
Glenn McGrath – 949 wickets from 376 matches
Wasim Akram – 916 wickets from 460 matches
Stuart Broad – 847 wickets from 344 matches
Shaun Pollock – 829 wickets from 423 matches
Waqar Younis – 789 wickets from 349 matches
Tim Southee – 776 wickets from 394 matches
Chaminda Vaas – 761 wickets from 439 matches
Courtney Walsh – 746 wickets from 337 matches
Brett Lee – 718 wickets from 322 matches
Mitchell Starc in decent form
Starc has chipped in with some decent spells as Australia are looking to win the Test series. In five Tests, the speedster has taken 18 wickets at an economy rate of 3.36. Earlier, he took a six-wicket haul and helped the Aussies beat India by 10 wickets in the Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval.
As far as the ongoing SCG Test is concerned, India are leading by 145 runs with four wickets in hand. Starc will be looking to help Australia take the remaining four wickets and help his team win the game.
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