Mitchell Starc opened up on his retirement. [Source - AFP]Mitchell Starc has sent a strong message about his future in Test cricket after producing a brilliant performance against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Starc showed that he still has plenty to offer, taking 10 wickets as Australia won by an innings and 51 runs.Starc took six wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings before adding another four in the second. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 and 95, allowing Australia to bounce back strongly to level the series 1-1 after their shocking defeat in Darwin.Mitchell Starc Talks About His Australia FutureAt 36 years of age, Mitchell Starc’s longevity in international cricket has naturally become a talking point. However, the left-arm pacer made it clear that he still loves playing Test cricket and wants to continue for as long as his body allows.“It’s still hanging together. Yeah, I thoroughly enjoy being part of this group,” Starc said after Australia beat Bangladesh in the second Test match in Mackay.Also Read: Least Balls Taken To Win A Test Match ft. Australia vs Bangladesh Mackay Test 2026Mitchell Starc also revealed his feelings about Test cricket very clearly, calling it the pinnacle for him. He further reflected on how much he wants to keep going and get as much out of his body as possible for the longest format.“Test cricket, I’ve said it before, will always be the pinnacle for me. I would like to milk my body for all I can for Test cricket,” he added. Starc’s post match comments suggest that Test retirement is not something he seems to be going towards. While the left-arm pacer did not give a specific timeline for how long he plans to continue, his desire to keep playing Test cricket is obvious.Mitchell Starc Bounces Back After Australia’s Darwin DefeatMitchell Starc’s comments came after Australia bounced back strongly in the second Test against Bangladesh. The visitors had won the opening Test in Darwin by nine wickets, taking a surprising 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Australia responded emphatically in Mackay, with Starc leading the attack brilliantly. Bangladesh struggled against his pace and movement throughout the match, while Australia managed 210 in their only innings before dominating with the ball again. Bangladesh were dismissed for just 65 and 94, handing Australia an innings-and-51-run victory. Starc finished with record-breaking 10 wickets, helping his team level the series 1-1 while also achieving another major milestone in his Test career.Mitchell Starc Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down In Test CricketMitchell Starc’s 10 wickets in Mackay also helped him move past South African great Dale Steyn among Test cricket’s leading wicket-takers. The Australian now has 445 wickets from 107 matches, placing him inside the format’s historic top 10.However, Starc remains focused on continuing rather than reflecting on his achievements. His latest comments suggest that if his body continues to hold up, he wants to keep playing Test cricket and represent Australia for longer.Also Read: Bangladesh Feel The Force Of An Evolved Mitchell Starc
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