Mitchell Starc Biography: Age , Net Worth, Parents, Wife, Children
Mitchell Starc Biography, Age , Net Worth, Parents, Wife, Children – Mitchell Starc is an Australian international cricketer who plays for the Australian national team in all three main formats and New South Wales in domestic cricket. Considered as one of the best bowlers in white-ball cricket, he uses his left-arm fast bowling skills to cause problems to his opponents in Test matches, One-Day Internationals (ODI) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20is).
On 1 December 2011, Starc his Test debut against New Zealand after already debuting in ODIs a year prior on 20 October 2010 in a match against India and before making his T20i debut against Pakistan on 7 September 2012. Starc has so far won several accolades, including 2015 World Cup Player of the Tournament, 4x ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year, 4x ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year, Allan Border Medal and ICC Cricket World Cup Top Wicket Taker etc.
Who is Mitchell Starc?
Born Mitchell Aaron Starc on 30 January 1990 in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia. He is the first of two sons birthed to parents Paul Starc and Maria Starc.
Starc developed interest and started playing cricket at a young age. At age 9, he was playing as a wicket keeper for the Northern Districts, a representative of the Northern Districts Cricket Association.
He attended Homebush Boys High School in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia where he represented his school’s 1st grade cricket team and greatly excelled in the sport.
Starc also played as a wicket keeper and bowler in the same innings during his junior cricket career for the Berala Sports Cricket Club based in Sydney.
Ahead of the 2008/09 summer, Starc was handed a rookie contract by New South Wales. In February 2009, he was called upon to replace batsman and bowler Aaron Bird after his suspension for having an illegal bowling action.
Starc made his first class debut against Western Australia on 5 March 2009 in what was the final match of that season. The game ended in a draw, further pushing the New South Wales down the pecking order for the 2008/09 Sheffield Shield Season.
After a great 2010 winter performances, Starc got the nod to replace injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s tour of India in late 2010. He made his ODI debut that year against India, taking no wickets and had no bats.
Starc made his Test debut against New Zealand on 1 December 2011 and his T20i debut against Pakistan on 7 September 2012.
Thus far, he has made a stellar career decorated with awards and accolades, including 4x ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year, 4x ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year, Allan Border Medal Australian Men’s ODI Player of the Year and Marsh One Day Cup Player of the Tournament.
Mitchell Starc’s Age, Height and Weight
Mitchell Starc was born on 30 January 1990 in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia. Currently, he is 34 years old (as of 2024). He stands at a height of 6 feet 6 inches tall (1.97 m) and weighs in at 90 kilograms (198.4 lbs).
Mitchell Starc’s Nationality and Ethnicity
Mitchell Starc is from Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia. He is a citizen of Australian and of white ethnicity. As per reports, the cricketer identifies with the Christian faith.
Mitchell Starc Parents
Mitchell Starc’s parents are Paul Starc and Maria Starc. Sadly, the cricketer lost his dad to cancer.
Mitchell Starc Siblings
Does Mitchell Starc have siblings? Yes, Mitchell Starc has one younger brother Brandon Starc. Brandon is an Australian Olympic high jumper. While representing his country, he has so far won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and two silver medals at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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What is Mitchell Starc’s profession?
Mitchell Starc is an Australian international cricketer. He plays as a bowler for the Australian national cricket team and in domestic cricket for New South Wales.
Mitchell Starc Wife
Who is Mitchell Starc married to? Mitchell Starc is married to his wife and fellow Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy. The couple got engaged in 2015 before tying the knot on 15 April 2016.
Mitchell Starc Children
Does Mitchell Starc have children? Mitchell Starc and his wife Alyssa Healy have one child together. There was a new a rumors surrounding Alyssa’s pregnancy and baby bump in his early to mid months. However, the couple were pictured with the son after the Australian women’s cricket team won the CWG 2022 final against India.
Mitchell Starc’s Net Worth
According to several online sources, Australian international cricketer Mitchell Starc has amassed a net worth estimated at approximately US$25 million.
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