Perth, Nov. 21 -- Australian pacer Mitchell Starc completed 100 Ashes wickets, becoming the first-ever left-arm pacer to reach the milestone.

Starc achieved this milestone during the first session on day one of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday. The left-armer had a scorching initial spell, neutralising any 'Bazball' threat whatsoever, getting Zak Crawley in the first over itself. Later, he broke a promising partnership between Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope and gave England a massive setback by dismissing Joe Root for a seven-ball duck.

Starc ended the first session at three wickets for 24 runs in eight overs at an economy rate of just three. Delivering 140 clicks consistently, the 36-year-old continued to defy laws o...