Mitchell Starc injury News
Mitchell Marsh’s omission comes after a string of underwhelming performances with both bat and ball.
Starc’s resilience was on full display, as he managed to bowl at speeds of around 140 km/h, even while battling soreness.
India lost two quick wickets and was reduced to 51/2, but a century stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal (82 in 118 balls, with 11 fours and a six) and Virat Kohli (36 in 86 balls, with four boundaries) stabilized the innings
Starc was given quite a send-off by Ashwin during that second Test in Bengaluru, when the Indian offie tapping his forehead soon after he bowled Starc in 2nd innings of the match.
The first Test against the Proteas is in Perth from November 3, with further Tests in Hobart and Adelaide.
Starc said the ankle was still holding up well and ruled out having surgery on it while recovering from the break.
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