New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi revealed how Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has influenced his career, crediting the left-arm fast bowler as a major inspiration in shaping his bowling style.

Starc has been one of the premier fast bowlers since he made his international debut back in 2010, and the Australian pacer only recently overtook Pakistan great Wasim Akram for the most Test wickets by left-arm quicks.

While Afridi has some way to go to reach the heights of his more experienced left-armers, the Pakistan quick said both players had had a significant impact on his career so far, and even looked back at the magnificent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup campaign that Starc produced on home soil in 2015 when he finish...