Shane Warne & Brett Lee in disagreement over Mitchell Starc's place in Ashes 2021 squad

Mitchell Starc over years has been one of key bowlers in Australian bowling unit both in white and red ball formats. However, left-arm seamer's form has not been great for past 12 months, which has led to former Australian cricketer Shane Warne making a bold statement ahe of  England vs Australia 1st Ashes Test in Brisbane.

England vs Australia: Shane Warne wants Mitchell Starc dropped for 1st Ashes Test

Mitchell Starc picked up only 11 wickets in four matches at an average of 40.72 against India earlier this year and during  T20 World Cup also he did not fare well with ball which is a cause of concern for Australia team before 1st Ashes Test. Shane Warne in his tweet wrote that Mitchell Starc's number in last 10 tests has not been good as he has averaged nearly 70 a wicket last summer. legendary spinner was of view that he would prefer Jhye Richardson inste of Mitchell Starc.

On or hand, fellow Australian and former teammate of Shane Warne, Brett Lee, has backed Mitchell Starc to do well in upcoming Ashes series. former pacer, while speaking to SEN’s Breakfast With Vossy said that experienced fast-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are crucial to Australia’s chances of victory.

He said, "Pat Cummins, skipper, and Josh Hazlewood, y’re definitely two of first picked. And I’m going to go with Mitchell Starc. You need experience when you’re playing in such a big series. A lot of people are calling for (Starc’s) he on chopping block. I’m not going down that ro. I’m going to say Mitchell Starc can produce an incredible Ashes series if he can get ball to swing back at 150km/h, which he’s very, very capable of.”

Following Brett Lee's comment, Shane Warne in yet anor tweet wrote that if Starc was bowling fast and swinging ball he’s a match-winner. However, he’s bowling in mid 130s & not swinging it which is why he is preferring Jhye Richardson.

Mitchell Starc Test career

Talking about Mitchell Starc Test career, left-arm pacer has played 61 matches for Australia picking up 255 wickets in 117 innings. He has 13 5 wicket haul and two 10 wicket haul in his career so far.