International career
Mitchell Starc has had a remarkable career, representing Australia in all three formats of cricket: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. His performances have contributed to his team's success in several international tournaments.
Highlights of Mitchell Starc’s Career by Year
- 2010: Played his first ODI match against India on October 20 in Visakhapatnam.
- 2011: Debuted in Test cricket against New Zealand in Brisbane.
- 2012:
- Made his T20I debut against Pakistan on September 7 in Dubai.
- Selected for the ICC T20 World Cup "Team of the Tournament".
- 2013: Recognized as part of the ICC World ODI XI.
- 2015:
- Finished as the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup with 22 wickets.
- Named Player of the Tournament after helping Australia secure their fifth World Cup title.
- 2019:
- Achieved the highest number of wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup, taking 27 dismissals.
- Broke records for the fastest bowler to reach 150 wickets (77 matches) and 200 wickets (102 matches) in ODIs.
- 2021: Played an important role in Australia’s ICC T20 World Cup victory in the UAE.
- 2023:
- Took 16 wickets during Australia’s ICC Cricket World Cup win.
- Contributed to the team's triumph in the ICC World Test Championship final against India.
- 2024:
- Did not participate in ODI matches during this season.
- Returned to the IPL after nine years and won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
Mitchell Starc is regarded as one of the most talented fast bowlers in cricket history. His consistent performances have been key to Australia’s dominance in international cricket.
Indian Premier League
Mitchell Starc has been part of the IPL over the years but has missed several seasons due to injuries and national team duties. He has represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Starc’s journey includes remarkable performances and a few controversies, such as a heated moment with Kieron Pollard in 2014. After many missed seasons, he made a strong comeback in 2024 with KKR, playing a key role in winning the IPL title.
Year | Team | Participation |
2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Played full season |
2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Joined mid-season after recovering from injury |
2016 | N/A | Missed due to foot injury |
2017 | N/A | Released by RCB to focus on fitness |
2018 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Signed but ruled out due to injury |
2019 | N/A | Missed due to World Cup commitments |
2022 | N/A | Pulled out citing bubble fatigue |
2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Played and won the title |
2025 | Delhi Capitals | Signed for ₹11.75 crore |
For the 2025 season, Mitchell Starc joined Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore (£1.1 million). The team chose him to strengthen their bowling attack. Starc is expected to lead the bowlers, using his skills to handle pressure in crucial matches. His ability to bowl yorkers and handle death overs is a big asset for the team. The management relies on him to help Delhi perform well and possibly win its first IPL title.
Domestic career
Mitchell Starc began playing for New South Wales in 2009 when he was 19 years old. At the same time, he continued representing Western Suburbs and his state’s Second XI. His performances stood out, and he was recognized as a talented bowling all-rounder in domestic matches.
He also appeared in List A and T20 games during the same year. His strong performances helped him secure a spot in the national team the following year.
Personal life
Mitchell Starc has an interesting personal life, which includes his family, wealth, lifestyle, and reputation.
Family
Starc is married to fellow Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy. They got engaged in 2015 and married on April 15, 2016. The couple is one of the few married pairs to play Test cricket together. They have known each other since childhood and met when both played cricket for Northern Districts. In 2020, Starc flew back to Australia from a match against South Africa to watch Healy play in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Finances
Starc earns most of his income from playing for Cricket Australia and the Indian Premier League. His salary is around USD 370,000 per month. For each Test match, Starc earns about USD 15,000. In 2022, his total earnings were about USD 1.4 million. In the 2024 IPL season, he became the highest-paid player when Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for INR 24.75 crores. His net worth is estimated to be between USD 21 million and USD 25 million as of 2024.
Cars and House
Starc and Healy live in a luxury home in Sydney, Australia. They are private about their life but sometimes share pictures of their home on social media. Starc owns several high-end cars, including a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Range Rover Vogue, and an Audi Q7.
Scandals
Starc has been involved in some controversies during his career. In 2023, during a Test match against England, he was part of a disputed dismissal when the third umpire overturned his catch of Ben Duckett. It was later shown that the ball may have touched the ground. In 2018, Starc spoke about the ball-tampering incident with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft. He criticized the press conference where Smith suggested senior players like Starc knew about the plan. However, an investigation later cleared Starc of involvement.
In April 2024, after a win over Lucknow Super Giants, Starc addressed his critics. He admitted that it took him some time to adjust back to T20 cricket.
Fanbase
Starc has a huge following in Australia. He is known for his strong bowling and ability to win matches. Fans in other countries, like India and England, also admire him for his aggressive style. Starc connects with his fans through social media, where he shares both his cricket achievements and personal moments. His Instagram account has almost 1 million followers.
