During the first day of the second Test between India and Australia, Mitchell Starc provided insights into his performance. He shared his thoughts on the match, stating, “I don’t know. I can’t tell. I feel like the ball has been coming out well. We did not play that bad; they simply played better than us in Perth.”
When asked about visualizing getting swing on the first ball to Jaiswal, Starc admitted, “Not that much to be honest. Nothing really changes game by game; it was a nice start.” He also commented on the weather conditions, noting that they “certainly did not help the engine,” mentioning he felt cramped towards the end of his spell.
On the performance of the pink ball, he remarked, “It goes through weird patches, won’t do much and then does go. On day 1, you expect with a little bit of grass to do a bit, maybe with the forecast we have it dries out a bit later on, but apart from the first hour when we were a bit wide, we were good.”
Starc’s reflections hint at the challenges faced by bowlers in adapting to conditions while acknowledging that execution is key in the face of an opposing team’s strong performance.
This match continues to highlight the competitive spirit and skill level present in Test cricket, as players strive to enhance their game and respond to ever-changing conditions. As the series progresses, fans can look forward to more thrilling clashes between these two cricketing giants.