Mitchell Starc becomes world No. 3 Test bowler. (Picture Credit: AP)
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News1810-12-2025, 21:59

Starc's 18 Ashes wickets propel him to career-best No. 3 in ICC Test rankings.

  • Mitchell Starc took 18 wickets in the first two Ashes Tests against England.
  • His performance led him to a career-best 3rd position in the ICC Test bowler's rankings with 852 points.
  • Starc, who holds the record for most Test wickets by a left-arm pacer, had never previously entered the top-3 rankings.
  • He has a chance to dethrone Jasprit Bumrah from the No. 1 spot if his form continues.
  • Other ranking changes include Kemar Roach jumping to 18th (bowlers) and Harry Brook dropping to 4th (batters).

Why It Matters: Mitchell Starc's career-best ranking could lead to him becoming world #1.

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