Evergreen: Mitchell Starc continues to crank it up to the high 140s, his penchant for express pace overriding the sober realities of life in the fast lane.
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In the life of a genuine fast bowler, the passage of time necessitates considerable compromises.
As strands of grey sprinkle the hair and stiffness stymies the limbs, many cut down on searing velocity. A fair few drift entirely towards white-ball cricket, not as backbreaking on an ageing body as a format requiring hard labour for five days of 90 overs each.
Published – November 07, 2026 05:30 am IST
