Mitchell Starc surpasses Wasim Akram in Test wickets.
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Mitchell Starc has taken 420 wickets in 102 Tests, surpassing Wasim Akram's 414 wickets in 104 matches.
Starc's strike rate of 46.9 is the best for any bowler who has played 100 or more Tests.
Starc has won two ODI World Cups (2015, 2023) and one T20 World Cup (2021) for Australia.
Starc retired from T20Is in September to prolong his Test career.
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Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has surpassed Wasim Akram's record for Test wickets taken by a left-arm bowler. Starc achieved this feat during the Ashes series against England, showcasing his skill and fitness. Despite the statistical achievement, Starc remains humble, acknowledging Akram's superior skill.
Starc's ability to recognize and seize crucial moments in matches is similar to Akram's. He has consistently performed well, even in the absence of key players, and his dedication to Test cricket is evident through his choices to prioritize it over financial gains from other leagues.
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1. Consider the following statements regarding Mitchell Starc's recent achievement: 1. Mitchell Starc has surpassed Wasim Akram's record for the most Test wickets taken by a left-arm fast bowler. 2. Starc achieved this milestone during a Test match against South Africa. 3. Starc has consistently prioritized Test cricket over lucrative T20 league offers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statement 1 is correct as Starc surpassed Akram. Statement 3 is correct as he prioritizes Test cricket. Statement 2 is incorrect as he achieved it during the Ashes series against England.
2. In the context of cricket history, which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding Wasim Akram?
- A.He is widely regarded as one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers of all time.
- B.He was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways at high speed.
- C.He captained Pakistan to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
- D.He holds the record for the most wickets in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
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Answer: D
Options A, B, and C are correct statements about Wasim Akram. Option D is incorrect as Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for most wickets in ODIs.
3. Assertion (A): Mitchell Starc's dedication to Test cricket is commendable, given the financial incentives offered by various T20 leagues. Reason (R): Test cricket is considered the ultimate format of the game, demanding high levels of skill, fitness, and mental fortitude. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why Starc's dedication is commendable.
4. Which of the following factors contributes significantly to the success of a fast bowler in Test cricket? 1. Accuracy and consistency in line and length 2. Ability to swing the ball both ways 3. Maintaining high pace over extended periods 4. Effective use of variations and slower balls Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1, 2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All the given factors contribute significantly to the success of a fast bowler in Test cricket.