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Shaheen Afridi hails Mitchell Starc as key influence ahead of big bash debut

Melbourne, Dec 11 (UNI) Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has credited Australian left-arm quick Mitchell Starc as one of the biggest influences on his bowling career, saying the veteran pacer has been a role model since his teenage years.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, Starc, who recently surpassed Wasim Akram to become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test history, has been in exceptional form during the ongoing Ashes, claiming 18 wickets and two Player-of-the-Match awards to help Australia take a 2-0 series lead.
Afridi, preparing for his maiden campaign in Australia’s Big Bash League, said he closely studied Starc’s performances during the 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, a tournament where Starc finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker and guided Australia to the title.
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