Starc pushes through gruelling schedule

Having been on tour for almost five months on three different continents, the lure of some time at home is strong for Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

And while the left-armer has played 26 of Australia's 27 matches in all formats this year, his coach Darren Lehmann has been encouraged by the way his body has pushed through the demanding schedule.

Starc was recalled for Australia's winner-takes-all ODI series decider in Manchester on Sunday and responded with a fearsome first over which set the tone for the emphatic victory.

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He finished with figures of 1-44 from nine overs, but having rattled England's cage in his opening spell, his job in many ways was already done.

Starc's performance on Sunday was a far cry from just a week ago when he finished with career-worst figures of 1-79 in game three at Old Trafford.

That led to him being left out of game four in Leeds, the only match he has missed for Australia this year, and now the 25-year-old will have a 10-day rest in Australia before he heads to Bangladesh for the two-Test series next month.

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Lehmann confirmed Starc will have scans on an ongoing right ankle problem upon his return to Australia but said he was pleased with the world's No.1 ODI bowler's ability to push through the non-stop playing schedule.

"He's tired, as we all are," Lehmann said. "But I'm pleased he's got through – that's the great thing for him.

"Especially after what he's gone through in the last few years where he hasn't played enough cricket (due to injury)."

Starc said he was looking forward to the chance to unwind at home having been on tour since mid-April.

The World Cup's man of the tournament headed to the Indian Premier League a few weeks after the Cup final at the MCG and then continued on to the West Indies and the UK.

Including the IPL and warm-up matches, he's played 27 matches on tour and 42 games in total for 2015.

While looking forward to a break, Starc says he's excited about the unique challenge of a Test series on the subcontinent, where it's likely he'll be used in short and sharp spells on spinning pitches.

"To be honest, it's nice to be going home for a little bit (to have) a few days in my own bed and see the family," Starc said.

"(Short spells) are generally the case when you tour places like Bangladesh and India and the sort. So it'll probably happen again with the fast bowlers on tour.

"We'll talk about bowling really sharp spells, staying as consistent as we can, try to get as much swing and reverse swing as we can and create pressure and bowl in partnerships.

"Whether that's in short spells or long spells in and around the spinners ... it's about building pressure and trying to take as many wickets as we can."

Australia captain Steve Smith admitted to feeling fatigued at the end of the three-month UK tour, and felt for Starc, but hoped the 10-day break would be sufficient for the pair of them.

Meanwhile, fellow quick Pat Cummins enjoyed a breakout month – which doubled as the first time the injury-plagued quick has survived a five-match series.

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His six consecutive ODIs played is also a record for the fit-again paceman, who terrorised England's batsman by reaching speeds of 150kph.

Smith said he was confident that Cummins, who hasn't played Test cricket since his one and only clash against South Africa in 2011, could be relied upon should he return to the Test side in Bangladesh.

"I thought he was extremely impressive throughout this one-day series," Smith said.

"He's worked extremely hard over the past couple of years to get back – he's had a tough time of it – and it's great to see him back on the field and consistently bowling with that 150kph (pace).

"It's never nice to face.

"I'm confident if he gets picked for a Test match that he'll be able to stand up to it and do a good job."