Perth [ Australia ], November 19 (ANI): Veteran speedster Mitchell Starc is ready to take the load and lead the Australia n pace attack in the absence of senior pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood during the Ashes opener against England at Perth, starting November 21.

The 35-year-old pacer has not missed a Test since he broke his finger on Boxing Day in 2022. The left-arm pacer took his 400th Test wicket in Australia 's last Test match in July.

Ahead of the opening Test against England at the Optus Stadium, Starc believes that Scott Boland's experience and Brendan Dogett, who could make his Test debut, will support the seamer in the opening Ashes Test.

"I think we're all pretty clear on what our roles are," Starc said, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

"Obviously, I've got a

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