New Delhi: Did Australia pacer Mitchell Starc break the record for the fastest delivery ever bowled in international cricket during the first ODI against India in Perth on Sunday? Starc’s first ball to Indian opener Rohit Sharma during the match was clocked at a stunning 176.5kph, leaving fans wondering whether the left-arm pacer bowled the fastest-ever delivery in international cricket.

Starc bowled a brilliant opening spell after Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. He bagged the prized wicket of Virat Kohli and created sustained pressure from one end as the Aussie pacers ran through the Indian top order. However, it was not the wicket of Kohli that caught the most eyes. It was Starc’s first delivery to Rohit that had the internet abuzz.

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