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Mitchell Starc Wins Ashes Player of Series, Says "Body is Holding Together"

Mitchell Starc was named Player of the Series for his 31 wickets, playing a pivotal role in Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory. He opened up about feeling tired but praised the team's collective effort. Travis Head also reflected on his key centuries in the first three Tests that helped set up the series win. Australia sealed the series with a five-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.

Key Points: Mitchell Starc Wins Ashes Player of Series Award

  • Starc was Player of the Series with 31 wickets
  • Australia won the Ashes series 4-1
  • Starc stepped up in absence of Cummins and Hazlewood
  • Travis Head scored crucial centuries in early Tests
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"Body is holding together": Mitchell Starc after winning Player of the Series award in Ashes

Mitchell Starc, Player of the Series in the Ashes, discusses his performance and fatigue after Australia's 4-1 victory over England.

"The body is holding together, and it's a great group to be a part of. I'm a little bit tired. - Mitchell Starc"

Sydney, January 8

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc, who was named Player of the Series in the recently concluded Ashes series against England, which the hosts won 4-1 after winning the fifth Test in Sydney by five wickets, opened up about feeling tired before he praised Australian and English fans for constant support throughout the series.

In the five-match Ashes series, the left-arm pacer scalped 31 wickets in 10 innings at a superb average of 19.93, along with two five-wicket hauls. Starc, who finished as the highest wicket-taker, played a crucial role in Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory over the Ben Stokes-led England.

Starc took the responsibility in the absence of veteran pacers Pat Cummins, who played the Adelaide Test and Josh Hazlewood, who was ruled out due to injury. Apart from bowling, Starc notched up 156 runs with the bat, along with two half-centuries.

"It feels like it's going ok. The body is holding together, and it's a great group to be a part of. I'm a little bit tired. Between Scott Boland, Michael Neser and I we've been told we're not on the younger side of things, but we've worked hard as a group. I'm glad I got a few runs at the start of the series, even though I didn't at the end. The partnership in Brisbane with Boland was a big one for us," Starc said during the post-match presentation.

After winning the Player of the Match award,Travis Head said that he will cherish the first two centuries in the first three Tests when everything was on the line.

"It's special. I've always found it tough to bat here. Nice to face the new ball and contribute. I probably hold a couple of hundred in the first three Tests when everything was on the line. Nice to finish the series well," Head said.

Australia registered a comprehensive win by five wickets in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England. The Steve Smith-led Australia clinched the five-match series 4-1 against Ben Stokes' England.

Earlier in the series, the hosts clinched victories in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide, before the Three Lions bounced back and registered a memorable win in Melbourne.

Brief Scores: England: 384 and 342 (Joe Root 160, Jacob Bethell 154, Michael Neser 4/60, Mitchell Starc 3/72) vs Australia: 567 and 161/5 (Travis Head 165, Steve Smith 138, Brydon Carse 3/108, Josh Tongue 3/42).

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an England fan, it's tough to watch, but you have to admire Starc's quality. He was the difference maker in so many sessions. England's batting just couldn't handle that left-arm angle consistently.
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Aditya G
"The body is holding together" – says the man who just bowled his heart out for 5 Tests! 😅 This is true champion mentality. Indian fans know this feeling well from watching our own fast bowlers. Respect for the grind.
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Priya S
While Starc was brilliant, I feel the article glosses over England's fight in Melbourne. That win showed character. The final 4-1 scoreline is a bit harsh on Stokes' team, who played some exciting cricket at times.
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Karthik V
The depth Australia has is scary. Cummins and Hazlewood miss games, and Starc, Boland, Neser just step up. 156 runs from a number 8/9 is massive. This is why they are the world champions. We need to build that kind of bench strength.
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Michael C
Fantastic series. The Ashes never disappoint. Starc was a worthy Player of the Series. Looking forward to the next one in England. The rivalry is the best in sport.

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