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Mitchell Starc Set To Play 100th Test: Australians Who Have Attained The Landmark Before Him

Debashis Sarangi

Mitchell Starc will play 100th Test at Jamaica [Source: AP]Mitchell Starc will play 100th Test at Jamaica [Source: AP]

Veteran Australian speedster Mitchell Starc is set to script history with his hundredth appearance in Test cricket. The talismanic cricketer will attain the landmark in the upcoming Test match between Australia and the West Indies at the iconic Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. 

How Many Players Have Played 100 Test Matches For Australia?

While Mitchell Starc is all set to enter an elite list by playing his 100th Test, 15 players have achieved the feat before him. The legendary duo of Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh still holds the record for the joint-most Test matches for Australia with 168 appearances to their names. 

The godfather of Australian cricket, Allan Border, claims the second position with 156 Tests, followed by the talismanic spin duo of Shane Warne and Nathan Lyon. 

Mark Waugh (128), Glenn McGrath (124), Ian Healy (119), Steve Smith (118), Michael Clarke (115), David Warner (112), David Boon (107), Justin Langer (105), Mark Taylor (104) and Matthew Hayden (103) are the other members on the elusive list. So, Starc becomes the sixteenth player to represent Australia in 100 Test matches. 

List Of Fast Bowlers Who Have Played 100 Tests

Interestingly, Mitchell Starc is only the second Australian pacer after Glenn McGrath to play 100 Test matches, signifying his greatness in the format. Overall, he is eleventh fast bowler to enter the elite club. 

Name
Country
Matches
James AndersonEngland188
Stuart BroadEngland167
Courtney Walsh
West Indies
132
Glenn McGrathAustralia124
Chaminda VaasSri Lanka111
Shaun PollockSouth Africa108
Tim SoutheeNew Zealand107
Ishant SharmaIndia105
Wasim AkramPakistan104
Makhaya NtiniSouth Africa101
Mitchell StarcAustralia99*

(Designated Fast bowlers with most matches in Tests)

P.S: Ian Botham and Kapil Dev have also played 100-plus Tests; however, they were designated all-rounders and hence are not a part of the list. 

Mitchell Starc's Test Career At A Glance

Hailed for his ability to make the ball talk at a rapid pace, Mitchell Starc has been a vital cog in the Australian Test setup. He has played 99 Tests, scalping 395 wickets at a superb average of 27.4 and a strike rate of 48. 

He has exhibited sublime form in the West Indies Tests, bagging eight wickets at a healthy strike rate. Considering his recent performances, the veteran cricketer could be a key player for the visitors in their pursuit of a clean sweep in the Caribbean.