Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc's participation for the remainder of the second Test is under some doubt following a finger...

"Unfortunately, injuries are part of the game … [Nathan Lyon](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nathan-lyon) revealed that Starc had struggled to bowl in the nets after the injury. [Club fumes as World Cup star signs with rival](https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/shane-warne-tributes-australia-vs-south-africa-mcg-boxing-day-test/4d317aa4-128c-46e0-8a11-0072fe5d0274) [Entire MCG rises in 'beautiful' Warne tribute](https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/shane-warne-tributes-australia-vs-south-africa-mcg-boxing-day-test/4d317aa4-128c-46e0-8a11-0072fe5d0274) [Aussies end Day 1 on top in Boxing Day Test](https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/australia-south-africa-boxing-day-test-2022-live-scores-day-one-highlights-results-latest-updates/4d56c0c4-bd51-46b1-b235-1b0aee129de4) [Mitchell Starc](https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/mitchell-starc) has been sent for scans after suffering a gruesome finger injury late on day one of the [Boxing Day Test](https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/live-scores/australia-v-south-africa-south-africa-tour-of-australia-2022-23/ausa12262022213023).

Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans after suffering a finger injury in the field...

The tall left-armer was off the field for about 30 minutes after hurting the middle finger on his bowling hand while attempting a difficult diving catch in the deep. Starc briefly returned to the field following treatment but did not bowl as young allrounder Cameron Green quickly cleaned up South Africa's tail and the Proteas were dismissed for 189. Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans after suffering a finger injury in the field on day one of the Boxing Day Test.

Nathan Lyon is hopeful Mitchell Starc will be able to play on against South Africa despite a nasty-looking finger injury.

Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc's involvement in the remainder of the Boxing Day Test is under a cloud after being sent for scans on an injured finger.

Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans after suffering a finger injury in the field on day one of the Boxing Day Test. Aussie quick Mitchell Starc sent for scans The tall left-armer was off the field for about 30 minutes after hurting the middle finger on his bowling hand while attempting a difficult diving catch in the deep.

Starc got hit on his middle finger while looking to take a catch off Nathan Lyon's bowling when he was stationed at long-on. Starc was immediately taken off.

While Starc's further participation as far as his bowling is concerned remains a doubt, he can continue to bowl with a taped finger as the injury took place during the match. Starc suffered a bizarre injury not too long ago after he sliced his finger on his spikes while bowling in Sri Lanka. [Mitchell Starc](https://www.cricket.com/players/10053/mitchell-starc/career-stats) has been sent for scans after injuring his finger while fielding during Day One of the second Test against South Africa at the MCG.

Earlier, the 32-year-old had sliced the tip of his left index finger on a spike on his bowling shoe in an unusual accident during Australia's tour of Sri Lanka.

It is the second finger injury suffered by Starc in six months. Starc finished with figures of 2/39 to help bowl South Africa out for just 189 in their first innings. Starc got hit on his middle finger while trying to take a catch off off-spinner Nathan Lyon's bowling while stationed at long-on.

Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans after suffering a finger injury in the field...

The tall left-armer was off the field for about 30 minutes after hurting the middle finger on his bowling hand while attempting a difficult diving catch in the deep. Starc briefly returned to the field following treatment but did not bowl as young allrounder Cameron Green quickly cleaned up South Africa's tail and the Proteas were dismissed for 189. Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans after suffering a finger injury in the field on day one of the Boxing Day Test.

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After opting to bowl first at the iconic MCG, the home side bowled out South Africa for just 189 runs. Cricket Australia initially indicated no dislocation for Mitchell Starc, if true the main concern here is mallet finger (tendon tear on top of the finger). “He went out the back and tried to bowl, but I think it (felt) a bit different to be honest. “Not ideal, I don’t think. He was then taken off the field, but later returned to the ground. The lanky left-arm pacer injured his finger in an attempt to catch the ball while fielding at long-on on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match.

Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans following a finger injury sustained while fielding during day one of the second Test against South Africa.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 26, 2022 09:29 PM IST. It is the second finger injury suffered by Starc in six months. The hosts are 45/1 in 12 overs and still trail South Africa by 144 runs with nine wickets in hand. Starc finished with figures of 2/39 to help bowl South Africa out for just 189 in their first innings. Melbourne, Dec 26: Australia's left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans following a finger injury sustained while fielding during day one of the second Test against South Africa at the MCG on Monday. "He went out the back and tried to bowl, but I think it (felt) a bit different to be honest.

The 32-year-old left the field during the opening day's final session in the second Test against South Africa.

(ANI) "He went out the back and tried to bowl, but I think it (felt) a bit different to be honest. Starc, who was positioned at long-on, sprinted around to his left while attempting to catch a lofted drive from Marco Jansen off of Lyon's bowling. Starc instantly called for help, and physiotherapist Nick Jones quickly helped him get up off the ground. The 32-year-old left the field during the opening day's final session in the second Test against South Africa after hurting the digit while attempting a catch," cricket.com.au stated. Fingers crossed we can get the best possible result with his scan," Lyon told cricket.com.au after play when asked about Starc's injury.

Australia will be facing a nervous wait regarding the fitness of star quick Mitchell Starc, who suffered a nasty finger injury during play on Boxing Day.

Hope that’s not the case— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) "I don't know what he's technically done, but it doesn't look the greatest. One of the more common causes of the tip of the finger bending like that. [Cameron Green](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/cameron-green-reveals-challenges-becoming-three-format-player-australia/bevs9syeerrmo1hpdlz1gytu) starred with a five-wicket haul, before under-pressure opening batsman [David Warner](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/fundamentally-wrong-steve-smith-backs-david-warner-over-captaincy-saga/vfpevmodd5cbnutqbajwyxdq) got the Aussies off to a strong start and will resume on 32* for the second day. [cricket.com.au](https://www.cricket.com.au/news/mitchell-starc-finger-injury-boxing-day-test-australia-south-africa-mcg/2022-12-26) after the match that Starc's injury could be a problem in the second innings. [Mitchell Starc](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/mitchell-starc-opens-t20-world-cup-snub-after-stellar-odi-performance/p8umo42wugyl8qpvyru9rdny) has been cleared of a serious finger injury, despite leaving the field late in the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.