AUS vs SA: Mitchell Starc earns massive respect on Twitter as he bowls through blood and pain on Day 3

Veteran Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc was set to miss the Sydney Test against South Africa due to a finger injury that he picked on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 32-year-old dislocated the tip of his bowling arm's middle finger while attempting a catch on the first innings of the match. However, the plan was reversed, as his fellow all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out from bowling due to a broken bone in his finger.

Despite a lot of pain, Starc was seen bowling at MCG on day three and that was heavily appreciated by cricket fans all over the globe. The veteran was even bleeding but continued to put pressure on the Proteas batters during the fag end of the day. In the second innings, the left-arm quick bowled four overs, giving away 13 runs.

Fans on the internet showed massive support and respect for Starc while even drawing similarities with former Australia opner Shane Watson’s effort in the 2019 finals of the Indian Premier League. Some appreciated him for his dedication and commitment to the national team while others appreciated the Aussie spirit in him.

AUS vs SA: Here's how Twitter reacted

Such a patriotic guy! Gives 200 % for his national team..
Even though I hate him for not coming to #IPL these scenes are unbelievable 👏👏👏.. #AUSvsSA #AUSvSA #starc https://t.co/WANJOdWMYj

— Direct Hit (@newbatsman) December 28, 2022

It shows his motivation here how he's been skipping IPL and millions of cash all these previous years and still willing to go so strong fir national team in the longest format even after such serious wound around nail ligaments being a fast bowler. Came out to bat too, respect 🙌

— Ankit Singh (@ankit_singh11) December 28, 2022

Wow what a Dedicated Bowler 👏 His Dedication, Commitment With Team No words For him . Respect Mitchell Starc 💜

— 𝓢𝓾𝓫𝓱𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓮45 (@subhu__RO45) December 28, 2022

The typical Tough Aussie spirit#AUSvSA #aussie #Starc pic.twitter.com/jY1jI8znJY

— Akash (@akash_idiot) December 28, 2022

Starc is one of the most dedicated players i have ever seen. This legend avoids IPL to focus on baggy green ! #MitchellStarc #Starc #AUSvSA https://t.co/KtmeWriU5W

— Aditya Mohan (@AdityaMohan17_) December 28, 2022

Starc showing how committed he's to the purest form of the game,he misses millions he could ve earned from ipl to stay fit for the longest format.Absolute🐐 https://t.co/vxm63w2qf8

— Gajendra Bagi (@gajendra_bagi) December 28, 2022

Mitchell Starc Finger is Injured but he Still Bowling. This is Known as Best Sportsmanship. #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/cSaTzlQH46

— Ayush Ranjan (@AyushRaGenius) December 28, 2022