Will Mitchell Starc play 2027 Ashes? Aussie pacer drops hint
What's the story
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has hinted that he might be available for the 2027 Ashes edition scheduled in England. The left-arm pacer, who is yet to be part of an Australian team winning an Ashes series in England, will turn 37 by the time this series begins. However, Starc isn't thinking too far ahead and is focused on his current commitments. The star speedster has been in sublime form in the ongoing home series.
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Current focus and future considerations
Starc, who retired from T20I cricket in September to extend his Test and ODI careers, said he isn't thinking about the 2027 Ashes just yet. "I'm not thinking two years down the track just yet," he said. "Let's just think about Melbourne and then on to Sydney." He also expressed his desire to win an Ashes series in England, something Australia last achieved in 2001.
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Starc's performance in the ongoing series
Starc has played a key role in Australia's 3-0 lead after three Tests in the ongoing Ashes. Leading the Australian pace attack in Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood's absence, he was adjudged the Player of the Match in Perth and Brisbane. As of now, he has taken 22 wickets at an incredible average of 17.04. He has already taken 2 fifers.
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Australia last won in England in 2001
Although Australia haven't lost a home Test to England since January 2011, they are yet to win a series in England in over two decades. While Australia won in 2001, England defeated the Aussies in 2005, 2009, 2013, and 2015. The 2019 and 2023 Ashes in England were drawn.
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How Starc has fared in England
Starc, the most successful left-arm pacer in Tests, has fared well in England. Between 2013 and 2025, he has taken 65 wickets from 15 Tests at an average of 29.38 on English soil. He owns 3 fifers.