Australia's star left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December after a brilliant showing in the Ashes 2025-26 against England.
Australia defied pre-series claims that their side was too old by overpowering England 4-1 in the Ashes, with a veteran-heavy team turning "Dad's Army" jibes into a commanding series victory.
England put up a fight, but ultimately Australia grabbed the four wickets they needed for an 82-run victory in the third Test and secure the Ashes 3-0 on Sunday.
Mitchell Starc took seven wickets but Ben Stokes replied with five of his own as England and Australia slugged out a 19-wicket opening day in the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc has come to the defence of fellow fast bowler Pat Cummins as speculation grows about his availability for the first Ashes Test.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals to focus at prolonging his Test and ODI career.