Starc credits video session and Healy for Cape Town bowling success

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 23:50 · Archive

Mitchell Starc took 6-72 as Australia dismissed South Africa for 329, with the bowler crediting a video analysis session with his wife Alyssa Healy and coaches beforehand.

Mitchell Starc took 6-72 to help dismiss South Africa for 329 at Cape Town on Tuesday. The 36-year-old claimed 6-10 from 4.3 overs late in the innings, taking four wickets with his final six deliveries as he got the second new ball swinging.

Starc had struggled to generate purchase on the ball during the tour, particularly when conditions were expected to favour swing. This prompted a Monday night video session with head coach Andrew McDonald, bowling coach James Franklin and his wife Alyssa Healy, the retired Australia cricket captain. The group reviewed footage of Starc bowling in the first Test in Durban alongside footage from last year's Ashes, where he took 31 wickets at an average of 19.93.

Starc said the analysis restored his confidence. 'There's been a lot of things that haven't felt right through the series,' he said. 'A lot of us have been around long enough to try and problem-solve while we're going.' He added that the video session had identified no technical change to his action, but rather helped him manage his mindset. 'There wasn't really (anything) there. It was just my feeling,' he said. 'I was probably looking too far into it, searching for a feeling that I probably didn't need to.'

Starc credits video session and Healy for Cape Town bowling success — Image: The West Australian

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Alyssa Healy’s role in sensational Mitchell Starc turnaround revealed after Newlands five-forThe retired Australian great isn’t just in South Africa to sink beer. She’s also joined her husband’s personal coaching team.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 23:23
Alyssa Healy’s role in sensational Mitchell Starc turnaround revealed after Newlands five-forThe retired Australian great isn’t just in South Africa to sink beer. She’s also joined her husband’s personal coaching team.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 23:21

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