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Mitchell Starc Sets Record as Top Left-Arm Bowler in Test Cricket

Aug 13, 2026
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Australia pacer Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm bowler in history

## Starc's Historic Achievement

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket history. This milestone was achieved after he dismissed Bangladesh's Shadman Islam during a match in Darwin. With this wicket, Starc surpassed former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath, reaching a total of 434 Test wickets.

## Climbing the All-Time Rankings

Starc's achievement places him joint 11th on the all-time Test wicket-takers list, alongside Indian legend Kapil Dev. At 36 years old, Starc is just six wickets away from entering the top 10, currently occupied by South Africa's Dale Steyn with 439 wickets.

## A Distinguished Career

Since his international debut in 2010, Starc has been a pivotal player for Australia across all formats. He is one of the few players to have won all three major ICC men's world titles: the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and World Test Championship. In One Day Internationals, Starc has taken 247 wickets in 130 matches, contributing to Australia's World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023.

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