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🏆 Starc Joins the 400-Wicket Club
Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has etched his name among cricket’s elite by claiming his 400th Test wicket—a landmark that cements his legacy as one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers of all time.
The milestone came when he dismissed Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya de Silva, making him only the seventh Australian and fifth left-arm quick in Test history to achieve this feat.
📜 The Journey: 400 Wickets, 12 Years, Countless Battles
Starc’s first Test wicket was Brendon McCullum, back in December 2011, and his 400th was Sri Lanka’s Asitha Louis—a trail that has spanned over a decade of fiery spells, lethal yorkers, and unplayable reverse swing.
📊 Mitchell Starc’s Historic Milestone
| Milestone | Wicket Taker | Venue/Series | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test Wicket | Brendon McCullum (NZ) | Brisbane, 2011 | 2011 |
| 100th Test Wicket | Misbah-ul-Haq (PAK) | Dubai, 2014 | 2014 |
| 200th Test Wicket | Jonny Bairstow (ENG) | Adelaide, 2017 | 2017 |
| 300th Test Wicket | Faf du Plessis (SA) | Cape Town, 2020 | 2020 |
| 400th Test Wicket | Asitha Louis (SL) | Galle, 2025 | 2025 |
🚀 Starc’s Bowling Arsenal
| Category | Stats (as of 400 wickets) |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 104 |
| Wickets | 400 |
| Average | 27.3 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls | 15 |
| Best Figures | 6/50 |
| Strike Rate | 48.1 balls per wicket |
His inswinging thunderbolts and deadly reverse swing have terrorized batters worldwide, making him a constant match-winner for Australia.
🗣️ Tributes Pour In
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Wasim Akram: “Starc is the modern-day left-arm great. He’s carried the art of attacking with the new and old ball.”
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Pat Cummins: “He’s the ultimate teammate—a fighter who wins games on his own.”
🌏 Australia’s 400-Wicket Elite
| Player | Wickets | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Warne | 708 | Leg-spin wizard |
| Glenn McGrath | 563 | Metronomic seamer |
| Nathan Lyon | 530+ | Off-spin specialist |
| Mitchell Starc | 400 | Left-arm pace gun |
Starc is now Australia’s leading left-arm wicket-taker, surpassing Mitchell Johnson’s 313 wickets long ago.
🧾 Editor’s Take
Starc’s 400th is more than a stat—it’s a story of resilience, raw pace, and relentless aggression. From dismissing McCullum to knocking over Louis, Starc has built a legacy as the most feared left-arm pacer of his generation.
The 400-club has a new thunderbolt-wielding hero.
