Australia’s pace spearhead, Mitchell Starc, has expressed his team’s intention to continue batting on Day 4 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, while hoping that the pitch will begin to reveal some tricks during the fourth innings. With Australia having posted an imposing first-innings total of 469 runs, they ended Day 3 at 123 for 4, maintaining their advantage over India. Starc’s optimism stems from the prospect of favorable weather conditions and the anticipation that the pitch will offer challenges to the opposition.
Mitchell Starc reveals that the decision to continue batting on Day 4 has not yet been discussed with captain Pat Cummins, implying that it is not his personal choice. However, he remains committed to contributing with the bat, considering there are still two days left in the match. Starc’s outlook is influenced by the favorable weather conditions and the expectation of warmer temperatures on the upcoming day. He expresses hope that the pitch will gradually become more unpredictable and offer additional difficulties for the fourth-innings chase.
As the WTC Final reaches a crucial stage, India aims to secure their first ICC trophy in nearly a decade by defeating Australia. The highly anticipated clash in London has captivated fans around the world, as both teams battle for supremacy in the pinnacle event of Test cricket. With Australia’s strong position and Starc’s comments about the pitch, India faces a challenging task ahead in their pursuit of victory.
