Most of the fast bowlers usually retire at the end of their career around the age of 35, but Mitchell Starc is probably a different case. The Australian left-arm quick not just retained his pace and strength but maybe even reached a new height in late 2025.
These days, when Starc comes to the first Test of the Ashes Series 2025-26 at Perth Stadium, he produces already with a fantastic 7 for 58, his best bowling record in Test cricket. That one performance emphasized not just pure pace but also skill, control and resilience, attributes few fast bowlers maintain far into their 30s.
Moreover, Mitchell Starc‘s capacity to consistently provide has been clear across the last several years: since November 2021, his rate of test participation jumped to more than 90%, showing fitness as well as shape.
What is the reason for such a surprising nationwide renewal?
Starc’s renaissance is, to a degree, the result of physical care combined with the maturity factor. He has been perfecting the seam and swing bowling throughout his career with a combination of experience, tactical awareness, and an amazing ability to adapt to the changing conditions. The more recent reports of the player’s career show he has taken 412 wickets while averaging 26.64 in the course of 101 Test matches.
| Format | Wickets | Matches | Bowling Average |
| T20 (Retired) | 79 | 65 | 23.81 |
| ODI | 247 | 130 | 23.58 |
| Test | 412 | 100 | 26.64 |
His credentials in white-ball cricket are also remarkable. Even though he quit T20 International cricket in 2025, Starc has continued to take wickets to the extent that he is a menace not only in ODIs and T20s but also in all other T20 formats, where his great bowling is showcased nonetheless.
Starc’s adaptability shines out; he can reverse-swing, still clocks considerable pace, and stays threatening with both new and old balls, often frightening top batsmen even in their prime.