Mitchell Starc Age, Wiki and Bio

Mitchell Starc

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth30/01/1990
Age34 years
BirthplaceBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Bio/Wiki

Full nameMitchell Aaron Starc

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 5" (196 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Date of Birth30/01/1990
Age (as of 2024)34 Years
BirthplaceBaulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac signAquarius
NationalityAustralian
HometownSydney, Australia
SchoolHomebush Boys High School, Sydney
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesPlaying Video Games, Playing Golf and Tennis

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAlyssa Healy (Australian Cricketer)
Marriage Date15 April 2016

Family

Wife/SpouseAlyssa Healy
ChildrenNone
Parents
FatherPaul Starc (cricket coach)
MotherMaria
Siblings
Brother1 (Brandon Starc - a Commonwealth Games gold medallist in the high jump)
Sister2 (Amanda Starc, Tay Starc)

Career

Jersey Number#56 (Australia), #56 (IPL)
Domestic/State Team(s)• New South Wales, • New South Wales Second XI, • New South Wales Under-17s, • New South Wales Under-19s, • Sydney Sixers, • Western Suburbs, • Yorkshire, • Royal Challengers Bangalore, • Kolkata Knight Riders
Batting StyleLeft Handed
Bowling StyleLeft-Arm Fast Seam
Favourite BallReverse Swing
5 Wickets haul in innings
ODI9
Test14
First Class (FC)21
10 Wickets haul in a match
Test2
First Class (FC)4
Records (main ones)
  • Fastest bowler in the history of ODI cricket to reach 150 and 200 wickets by taking 77 and 102 matches respectively
  • Fastest bowler in the history of Cricket World Cups to reach 50 wickets in just 19 WC games
  • Second fastest test half-century (32 balls) by an Australian in a match against South Africa in 2012
  • First tailender to have survived 100 balls in both Test innings in the 2013 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
  • Fastest recorded delivery (160.4 km/h) in a Test match - achieved the feat against New Zealand in 2015
  • Most wickets taken in a single edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup - 17 wickets in the 2019 World Cup
  • Highest wicket-taker in T20I World Cup history
Awards, Achievements
  • Player of the Tournament - 2015 World Cup
  • Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year - 2017
  • Australian Men’s ODI Player of the Year - 2022
  • Allan Border Medal - 2022

Favourites

Wicket Keeper/BatterAdam Gilchrist
BowlerGlenn McGrath
SportsGolf, Tennis
FoodChocolate, Ice-cream
ActressEmma Thompson

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Lamborghini Huracan EVO (it has a 5.2L V10 engine.)
  • Jaguar F-Type
  • Mercedes-Benz G-class
Money Factor
Salary (IPL)Rs. 24.75 crore
Assets/PropertiesTerrey Hills estate known as Charlotte Park - bought by Mitchell Starc and his wife, Alyssa Healy, for almost $25 million in November 2023
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 174 crore (as of 2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Mitchell Starc grew up in a cul-de-sac in New South Wales and attended primary school there.
During his primary school days, Starc played cricket with makeshift stumps using milk crates with some neighborhood kids.
He started his professional cricket journey at around ten years old.
Mitchell Starc's father, Paul Starc, who coached him initially, passed away from cancer in February 2021.
While studying at Homebush Boys High School in New South Wales, Starc played for the school's 1st grade cricket team.
Initially a wicketkeeper in school cricket, Starc later transitioned to become a fast bowler.
In the 2008/09 summer, Starc secured a rookie contract with New South Wales.
In November 2017, Starc achieved a rare feat by taking a hat-trick in both innings of a match.
In November 2015, Starc made history as the first Test cricketer to bowl with a pink ball in a match against New Zealand in Adelaide.
Mitchell Starc joined Yorkshire County Cricket Club in April 2012 to participate in the 2012 County Championship.
He has participated in three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups - in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
Throughout his career, Starc has taken breaks due to injuries.
Starc is a fan of the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the AFL and the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.
A dog lover, Mitchell Starc frequently shares pictures of his pets on social media.
He is occasionally seen enjoying alcoholic beverages at social events.