Mitchell Starc's participation in the fifth Test against India at the SCG is looking likely despite recent rib and back soreness. Fellow Australian cricketer Mitch Marsh is also favored to play in the decisive Test match.
Mitchell Starc and Mitch Marsh are likely to play in the fifth Test against India at the SCG as Australia n wicketkeeper Alex Carey indicates the left-arm paceman will push through pain in a bid to help seal a series win. Australia usually have their main training session two days out from a Test , but most players took part only in light duties at the SCG on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s start of the match that will decide the series.
Starc, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon each passed on the chance to have a bowl at the SCG nets, two days after Australia’s wrapped up a 184-run win in Melbourne to take a 2-1 series lead. After battling rib and back soreness during the Boxing Day Test, Starc underwent precautionary scans. If Starc is cleared, it will be his 10th SCG Test. Carey, speaking to reporters at the SCG on Wednesday, was confident Starc would be fit to play in a fifth Test in six weeks. “He’s one of the toughest cricketers I’ve played with,” Carey said. “He’ll grimace, he’ll grab his ribs no doubt at times … but he’ll be ready for the contest.”Carey was impressed that Starc’s bowling speed didn’t drop on the final day in Melbourne. “I thought that first spell, without the reward, was some of the best bowling I’ve seen this series from him,” Carey said. “He’s got an opportunity now to help this team win a Test match. He’ll be up for the contest.”Glenn McGrath, Australia’s most successful Test fast bowler, expects Starc to be desperate to play in his home Test. “When he’s on fire, he’s as good as anyone going around,” McGrath said ahead of another pink Test at the SCG. “He’s been bowling incredibly well.“Fingers crossed. He’s pulled up as well he can … Australia want to go in with their best team. I hope Mitchell starts out day one.” Sources close to the team, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say Marsh is likely to retain his spot at No.6 in the batting orde
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