Starc missed Australia's tour to South Africa due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the Ashes. He was then forced to miss the first two ODIs against India due to another injury to his groyne.
Australia's Mitchell Starc, a pacer, hinted on Tuesday that the injury layoff, which has prevented him from playing since the Ashes in July, is about to end.
"Recovery is proceeding as planned. The World Cup is always given first emphasis. We'll wait and see how today plays out as well as how I wake up. Prior to the third One-Day International against India in Rajkot, Starc stated, "The goal is to play tomorrow, but we're not compromising the World Cup.
Starc missed Australia's tour to South Africa due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the Ashes. He was then forced to miss the first two ODIs against India due to another injury to his groyne.
Glenn Maxwell, another crucial player for Australia, was out with an ankle tendon injury. On the eve of the third ODI, the all-rounder participated in a net session and appears to be on pace to return to full health in time for the commencement of the quadrennial competition.
He is also here for training today. I'm not sure of his precise timetable, but he will undoubtedly want to leave a lasting impression. The Indian Premier League has given him a plenty of experience. An X-factor, he is. He'll compete in his third World Cup. Additionally, he introduces the bowling division," stated Starc.
Australia lost back-to-back series against South Africa and India in the injury-plagued World Cup run, putting the team on a five-match losing streak. However, Starc believes that the lessons learned from the two circuits will combine and be useful at the main event.
"Due to injuries and balancing player workloads, we have utilised a diverse team of players. We have experimented with several pairings. It's not a situation you want to be in leading up to the World Cup, but there's still a lot to look forward to in terms of the team's composition for the tournament. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to acclimatise once more, according to Starc.
Particularly under scrutiny is Australia's death bowling. Australia's economy rate for eight One Day Internationals in 2023 is 9.48 in overs 41–50. In the final 10 overs of the second ODI in Indore, Australia gave up 104 runs.
There isn't much debate going on right now (regarding death bowling). Right now, everyone seems to be quite relaxed. With the bat and the ball, our execution has been a little sloppy. Thus, there are things we can do better. Most likely also our PowerPlay bowling.
Starc believes that for Australia to carry out its objectives and be successful at the World Cup, it will be crucial to adapt to the sites and environmental factors present throughout India.
Depending on who batted first and second and where, the wicket changed in the two games. The previous night, spin played a significant role in the second innings while performing effectively in Mohali under the lights. Depending on the region of India we play in, the wickets will be different. There aren't many venues where we can play back-to-back games. We must adapt more effectively than we did in the previous two games because of the conditions, said Starc.
Australia's World Cup campaign gets underway on October 8 when it takes on India in Chennai.
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