Eight days since it began on July 23, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 continue to garner the eyes of the world. Along with fans from the world over, many non-Olympic athletes have taken to social media to send their wishes to their respective contingents.

One such set of athletes includes Australia’s cricket team. Earlier today, the team shared a post cheering on high jumper Brandon Starc, who is Mitchell Starc’s younger brother.

Cricket Australia cheer on Brandon Starc during Tokyo Olympics 2020 performance

The Australian Cricket Team are currently touring Bangladesh. The two nations will take part in a five-match T20 series which starts tomorrow. Mitchell Starc is one of the 19 players who are in the squad for this tournament.

One of the most prolific fast bowlers in the game, Starc will look to propel Australia to another series victory in Bangladesh. Ahead of the series however, he watched his younger brother Brandon compete in the Olympics along with his teammates.

Trending

Defeated in Season-Debut, Sha’Carri Richardson Set for Next Race While Jamaicans Are Still Absent

April 22, 2024 06:20 PM EDT

Adopted Simone Biles Freaked out Gymnastics Team After Announcing Family’s Complicated Scenario: “Those Are My Grandparents”

April 22, 2024 06:15 PM EDT

“Ricky Starks and”: Triple H Reportedly Set to Sign Three Top AEW Talents From Tony Khan Following Dynasty

April 23, 2024 06:29 AM EDT

Despite Trading Zach Wilson, Sean Payton Rumored to “Throw Away” Broncos’ 2024 to Secure Shedeur Sanders as Russell Wilson’s Replacement

April 23, 2024 05:14 AM EDT

Sha’Carri Richardson Loses Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year in Debut Nomination to Spanish Football Icon

April 22, 2024 08:03 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest Olympics stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

The team shared a post on Instagram along with a few words describing the Olympic fever reaching the team. The post read, “The Aussie Olympic spirit reached Dhaka in Bangladesh last night, with our Aussie men following every moment of Brandon Starc (brother of Mitch) competing in the Men’s High Jump Final!”

Brandon, who plies his trade in the high jump event, took part in the final yesterday. Prior to arriving in Tokyo, the 27-year-old took part in the high jump final in the 2016 Rio Olympics. In addition, he also won a gold medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Twitter Shocked as US Women’s Volleyball Team Battles Through a Mid-Match Injury To Beat Italy 3-2 at the Tokyo Olympics 2020

Starc finished fifth in the final

The Australian athlete put on a good performance during the event. Starting his attempts with a 2.19m jump, he climbed seamlessly to score 2.35m. However, he couldn’t match the gold medal winning score of 2.37m and finished fifth in the event.

The event saw two athletes share the gold medal in a stunning display of sportsmanship. Qatar’s Essa Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi recorded identical performances in all attempts, including failing the final 2.39m jump.

After speaking with officials, both athletes decided to share the gold medal to mark a unique moment in Olympic history.

WATCH STORY: 5 World Champion Boxers Who Are Competing in Tokyo Olympics (2020-2021)