Michael Clarke on Mitchell Starc's absence: Tougher for Aussies now

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s absence due to injury will have a huge bearing on the final outcome of the four-Test series against India

Michael Clarke

New Delhi:âu00c2u0080u00c2u0088Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s absence due to injury will have a huge bearing on the final outcome of the four-Test series against India.

"It will have a huge impact. Mitchell Starc is that X-factor for the Australian team. I think he will certainly be missed. Who they bring in I am not sure but it makes the game even tougher for Australia," Clarke told reporters on the sidelines of a promotional event for underprivileged kids here. However Clarke is confident that Australia can still win the series from here on.

"But Australia will still be confident that they can win in these conditions. They won in Pune and now can be confident thay can still win in Ranchi," added Clarke.

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