Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 format for Australia
Australia’s star pacer Mitchell Starc, has released a statement that he won’t be a part of the t20 format for the next campaigns of Australia. After a few various series in the coming months, Australia is set to play cricket’s oldest series ‘The Ashes’. With that in mind, here’s a look at Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 format for Australia.
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Starc’s T20 Career
Mitchell Starc’s T20I career starts from the year 2012, and spans for about 12 years. Having played 65 T20I matches, he has managed to accumulate 79 wickets at an average of 23.81, and at an economy of 7.74. His best performance with the ball is 4/20 against West Indies.
Why did Starc retire from the T20 format?
Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from the T20I format, as he wants to focus on the new WTC cycle 2025-27, and particularly for ‘The Ashes’ which is not short of being the greatest cricket series. As Australia had lost the WTC 2023-25 final against South Africa, they will be determined to claim the title.
Apart from the test format, Starc also wants to focus on the ODI world Cup in the year 2027, Australia who is a dominant force in the ODI formats, will be determined to protect and preserve their best available talents to defend their title after winning it in the year 2023.
Challenge for Australia in the upcoming T20 Series
The challenges in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand for Aussies will be to replace Mitchell Starc and get in a strong and competent bowler who can deliver in strong instances and be a supportive pillar for the team against New Zealand and the next T20I matches.
And with the upcoming T20 World Cup coming in the next few years, Australia will need to find a strong replacement for Starc.
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