In the wake of the World Test Championship final against India, where Mitchell Starc leaked runs, coach Andrew McDonald has emphasised the significance of Starc's wicket-taking prowess to the balance of Australia's pace attack in the upcoming Ashes series against England.
Despite Starc's economy rate of 5.34 runs per over - the most expensive performance in his 78-Test career - the left-arm quick managed to claim four crucial wickets at The Oval in London, contributing to Australia's resounding 209-run victory. Scott Boland also impressed all among the Australian seamers during the match.
