In a historic display during the 2025-26 Ashes series, Australian cricketers Mitchell Starc and Travis Head achieved significant individual milestones, drawing comparisons to legendary figures. Mitchell Starc showcased an exceptional all-round performance, becoming the first player since England's Ian Botham in the 1985 Ashes to claim over 30 wickets and score multiple half-centuries in a single series. Starc's impressive statistics included 31 wickets at an average of 19.93 and a valuable contribution of 156 runs at an average of 26.00 with the bat. This rare achievement led to his teammates affectionately nicknaming him 'Beefy', a clear nod to Botham's iconic Ashes heroics. Meanwhile, Travis Head delivered a batting masterclass, amassing a rare 600 runs in the series. This made him the first Australian left-handed batsman since 1975 to achieve this feat in a single Ashes series. Head's prolific run-scoring also places him among an elite group, as he became only the ninth opener in the history of the Ashes to cross the 600-run mark, and the first since Alastair Cook in the 2010-11 series. His impressive tally was bolstered by three centuries, playing a crucial role in Australia's commanding performance and eventual 4-1 series triumph over England. These remarkable individual efforts underscored Australia's dominance, securing their hold over the coveted urn for a decade.