Aussies leapfrog India in rankings despite neither team playing, Starc returns to form in IPL
Australia have reclaimed top spot in the ICC's Test rankings, replacing India. Despite not playing since winning 2-0 in New Zealand in March, Pat…
Derbyshire have been bowled out for 172 on Day 1 of the Ashes tour game in Derby, where Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser grabbed three wickets each.
Starc provided a timely reminder of his old-ball potency, snaring three wickets in an over to help Australia roll the hosts shortly after tea.
Michae Neser, yet to make his Test debut and the last man picked in the 17-man touring party, was on a hat-trick as the hosts crashed to two for no run after winning the toss on Thursday.
Neser, who has snared figures of 3-31 from 11 overs, grabbed all three wickets to fall in Thursday’s morning session while outgunning Starc and Peter Siddle.
But Starc, who was overlooked for the opening three Tests, provided a spark in the 47th over of the innings.
The left-armer fired out Matthew Critchley and Alfie Gleadall with consecutive deliveries then removed Tony Palladino later in the same over.
Critchley was caught behind down the leg side, having been undone by a short ball.
Starc made a mess of Critchley and Palladino’s stumps.
A short turnaround between the fourth Test, which starts at Old Trafford on Wednesday, and the fifth in London will help ensure the express paceman remains in the mix for a recall during the next fortnight.
Marnus Labuschagne finished with figures of 2-37 from 10.2 overs of his leg spin, while Siddle bowled top-scorer Leus du Plooy for 86.
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