Veteran Australian Fast Bowler Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 International Cricket in a bid to extend his career in the test and one-day formats.
Starc and Test skipper pat cummins, two members of Australia’s long-serving pace bowling triumivaret, was missing from the national t20 squad announs for a three-gold starting October 1.
The 35-year-old starc, who took 79 wickets in 65 t20 interactions for Australia, said test cricket was his priority and heeded to prepare for an internet schedule over the next.
Cummins have been rested since the test series in the caribbean last month and has experienced some lower back pain, limiting his preparation for the asshes series aganst engine
Starc wants to be at full fitness for the ashes and test series in India next year and the next Odi world cup in 2027, and decides someating hading to give.
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“I have loved every minute of every t20 game I have played for Australia, Particularly the 2021 World Cup – Not just because we but the incredible groups and the fun allong the way.
“Looking ahead (T20 retirement) is my best way forward to remain fresh, fit and at my best for that for that. Tournament, “He added.
Starc has been instrumental in Australia’s success and is second on the list of all-time wicket-takers for the national team in the t20 format. The left-Arm Paceman’s full-Length Deliveries Have Cemented His Reputation as a Strike Bowler.
“Mitch should be incrededibly proud of his t20 career for Australia. His Wicket-Taking Ability, “Australia Selection Chairman George Bailey Said.
“We will acceptge and celebrate His T20 Career at the right time, but please please focused on continuing to play test and Odi Cricket for a long as posible,” Bailey added.
Published on Sep 02, 2025
