Mitchell Starc aims to win Ashes 2023 despite injury concerns
"It’s nothing major and all have played through the injury in the past and he is happy to continue in the same manner" he added.
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Even though Australia retained the Ashes, the Pat Cummins-led squad will be aiming to win the fifth and final Test at the Oval in order to secure their first series on English soil in over two decades. The visiting team began strongly with the ball, taking three wickets in 16 overs, putting England under considerable duress. Mitchell Starc was ruthless in the middle, claiming four wickets as the host team scored 283 runs in the first innings.
In the meantime, despite dominating the first day of the test, the Australian team has some concerns. Starc, who was already coping with a shoulder injury, had to walk back to the dressing room because he was experiencing pain. Meanwhile, speaking about the injury at the conclusion of Day 1, Starc assured that it is minor and that others have played through similar injuries in the past, so he is content to do the same.
"I've played for over a decade and endured a few niggles and ailments along the way. There have been occasions when I or others have left the team a man short. We all endure minor discomforts and the like. Starc was quoted by ESPNcricinfo as saying, "No difference this week, just a little discomfort and we're good to go."
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Even though the ODI World Cup will commence in a little over two months, Starc remains focused on winning the current series. He added that he is not in a comfortable state but is willing to sacrifice everything for the team.
"This is not the most pleasant item. However, I do not believe any bowler in international cricket would claim that it is physically pleasant. So just persist. We have a huge week ahead of us to try and win this Ashes series, followed by a few weeks off, so there's no reason not to be motivated for this week," the pacer said.
