Cricket Cricket Starc continues fine form with Sheffield Shield hat-trick Mitchell Starc took a hat-trick during New South Wales' Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia. Dejan Kalinic 06 November, 2017 11:14 IST Australia and New South Wales paceman Mitchell Starc remains in fine form ahead of the Ashes. - Getty Images Dejan Kalinic 06 November, 2017 11:14 IST Australia paceman Mitchell Starc continued his fine form ahead of the Ashes, taking a Sheffield Shield hat-trick on Monday.The left-armer removed Jason Behrendorff, David Moody and Simon Mackin for his hat-trick for New South Wales against Western Australia at Hurstville Oval.READ: Anderson sets standard for England in drawn tour gameStarc finished with figures of 4-56 as his team took a 94-run first-innings lead.The speedster is coming off a 10-wicket haul against South Australia and his form will give Australia further confidence ahead of the first Test against England beginning in Brisbane on November 23. Superb from @mstarc56!! pic.twitter.com/7VPPnjmOzv— NSW Blues (@CricketNSWBlues) November 6, 2017 Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos