Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc stands on the precipice of international cricket history as Australia prepares to host Bangladesh in a two match Test series beginning August 13, 2026. The opening encounter at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin presents the veteran left arm fast bowler with a rare opportunity to join legendary icons Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in an elite bowling bracket.
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The pacer finished as the leading wicket taker during the 2025 to 2026 Ashes series, but his international appearances in the 2026 calendar year have been sparse, featuring only the fifth and final Ashes Test where he recorded figures of 2 for 37 in the first innings and 3 for 51 in the second. Starc’s opportunity against Bangladesh arrives during a selective international schedule.
