Starc's Resilience Tested: Pushing Through Pain for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is confident Mitchell Starc will overcome a rib injury to play the crucial fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series. Despite fitness concerns, Starc's determination remains strong. The match is pivotal for Australia to reclaim the trophy, while India seeks another series victory.

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey expressed confidence that pace bowler Mitchell Starc will overcome his rib injury to participate in the decisive fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting this Friday.

Starc's fitness remains a significant concern for the hosts. Despite experiencing sore ribs since day three of the Boxing Day Test, he continued to bowl effectively with assistance from the team's physiotherapists.

Carey reassured the press, stating, "He'll be fine. He will push through." A victory or draw is crucial for Australia to reclaim the trophy for the first time since 2014-15, while India aims to secure their fifth consecutive series win.

(With inputs from agencies.)