‘He Got up Under Sachin’s Armpit with a Short Ball’: Mitchell Starc Spell to Tendulkar in 2012 Destined Him for Greatness, Says Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting Recalls Moment When Mitchell Starc's Delivery Left Sachin Tendulkar Startled

There aren't many bowlers who play 100 Tests or take 400 wickets in the format, but Mitchell Starc has added both accolades in his illustrious career in a destructive fashion.

Got up under Sachins armpit: Ponting recalls moment when Starc teased he was destined for greatness - The Tribune

Former Australia captain and ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about the moment that served as the 'reassurance' that there was something 'extra special' for seasoned quick Mitchell Starc.

‘He got up under Sachin’s armpit with a short ball’: Mitchell Starc spell to Tendulkar in 2012 destined him for greatness, says Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting recalled how it was a fiery 2012 spell at WACA, Perth to his long-time contemporary and India batting great Sachin Tendulkar that destined Mitchell Starc for greatness in his eyes.

How Mitchell Starc's spell to Sachin Tendulkar showed he was destined for greatness

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes it was Mitchell Starc's spell to Sachin Tendulkar that first signalled the left-armer's potential to become one of Australia's great fast bowlers.

‘That was the reassurance…’: Ricky Ponting recalls the moment he knew Mitchell Starc would turn out Exceptional

Mitchell Starc delivered a career-best 6 for 9 against the West Indies in his 100th Test. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting recalled the moment he first saw Starc’s potential- a fiery burst against Sachin Tendulkar during just his third Test. A dominant spell by Mitchell Starc in Jamaica saw him take five wickets in 15 balls, which led to the West Indies dismissed for 27 runs. However, Ricky Ponting pointed out that Starc’s potential was a…

Got up under Sachin's armpit: Ponting recalls moment when Starc teased he was destined for greatness

Former Australia captain and ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about the moment that served as the "reassurance" that there was something "extra special" for seasoned quick Mitchell Starc. There aren't many bowlers who play 100 Tests or take 400 wickets in the format, but Starc has added both accolades in his illustrious career in a destructive fashion. Earlier this week, Starc made the pink Dukes' ball d