Mitchell Starc Injury: Who will replace Australia star pacer in Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test? Here’s the update

Mitchell Starc Injury Australia vs South Africa: In a crucial news development, hosts Australia have dealt with a massive blow as their premier speedster Mitchell Starc will not be available for selection in the upcoming Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test scheduled to take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney from 4 January, 2023. Australia defeated South Africa by an innings and 182 runs in the second Test match to take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series. The Pat Cummins-led Aussie team registered an incredible 6-wicket victory in the opening Test match as well.

Mitchell Starc Injury: Who will replace Australia star pacer in Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test? Here’s the update

Australia’s senior pacer Mitchell Starc injured his left middle finger while bowling during the first innings of the recently concluded second Test match against South Africa. Starc did return to bowl in the second innings but was seen in a lot of pain and is now likely to miss the opening Test match against India starting from 9 February, 2023. However, the goods news is that Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood is completely fit and available for selection in the third and final Test against the Proteas. The hosts can also handover a Test debut to tearaway fast bowler Lance Morris who can extract some extra pace from the Sydney wicket.

On the other hand, Australia have included both Matt Renshaw and Ashton Agar in the squad for the final Test match against South Africa.

AUS Playing 11

1. David Warner
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Travis Head
6. Alex Carey
7. Ashton Agar
8. Pat Cummins
9. Nathan Lyon
10. Scott Boland
11. Josh Hazlewood

AUS vs SA Schedule