After dominating in earlier ODI World Cups, Australia paceman Mitchell Starc has produced a mixture bag at this yr’s ODI World Cup and failed to fireside in India. To date he has bagged simply 10 wickets at a disappointing common of 43.90 from 9 matches.
This led to former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy questioning his place within the 2023 World Cup semi-final towards South Africa
“Is (Starc) nonetheless a potent pressure? He’s not been potent in any respect on this event. 10 wickets off eight video games just isn’t unhealthy however the place is he taking these wickets? He gained’t be potent in any respect till he will get it proper and 0 in on the stumps a lot better than he has. Fireplace into these stumps and ft,” Healy mentioned.
Starc has picked up solely 4 wickets within the first powerplay at a dismal common of 34.75.
“If we haven’t acquired South Africa one or two wickets down in that powerplay, then it’ll be an enormous complete to chase,” Healy mentioned whereas expressing concern.
Nevertheless, Starc defended his efficiency within the World Cup and mentioned, “If you happen to take a look at pure numbers, there’s been a whole lot of guys throughout a whole lot of groups not have the numbers they might have favored… the wickets have actually been two very completely different wickets by way of the day and thru the evening.”
“It’s actually been extra helpful to swing the ball and nip the ball beneath lights. I feel there’s a whole lot of contributing elements, pace’s not the be all and finish throughout right here in India as properly,” he added.
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Australia will tackle South Africa within the all-important semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.