McGrath Expresses Hope for Starc's Participation in Upcoming Test Against India

Glenn McGrath, a former Australian cricketer, expressed his hopes on Wednesday that Mitchell Starc will participate in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match against India in Sydney. Australia has gained a 2-1 lead in the series after an impressive 184-run victory in the Melbourne Test, which also ended India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final.

Despite his team's success, Starc faced fitness challenges during the Melbourne Test, particularly with discomfort in his upper body, as he was seen holding his back at times. Nonetheless, he managed to bowl at full pace, playing a crucial role in helping Australia secure their victory in the Boxing Day Test.

At an event at the Sydney Cricket Ground, McGrath noted that Starc is deeply committed to being a part of the team and emphasized his importance to the Australian side. He mentioned that Starc has been performing exceptionally well and expressed hope that he will recover in time to compete in the Test beginning on January 3. Australia is keen to field its strongest lineup for this decisive match. In the Melbourne Test, India was set a target of 340 runs but fell short, getting bowled out for just 155 runs, with Pat Cummins named 'Player of the Match' for his outstanding performance.