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McGrath says Starc worth the risk as quick gets scans

Mitchell Starc must play in the fifth Test against India even if it's a gamble, says Glenn McGrath. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Glenn McGrath wants Australia to go all in and back Mitchell Starc's fitness at the SCG, believing the risk is worth the reward of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Starc was sent for scans on his sore ribs on Wednesday ahead of Friday's series-deciding fifth Test, with team staff adamant the action is normal procedure.

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