Australian Fast Bowler Mitchell Starc has called time on his T20 international career and laid the curtain on a decorated 65 match Stint in which he claimed 79 Wickets. His count is in second place on the list of Wicket-Kakers from Australia of all time, behind only leg spinner Adam Zampa.
Mitchell Starc to concentrate on tests and odis after announcing T20i pension
The 34-year-old confirmed the decision only six months before the T20 World Cup 2026 and explained that he wants to channel his energy to test competitions and ODIs. Starc underlined that in the coming years will have large milestones, including a test series in India, another Ashes -campaign And the ODI World Cup 2027.
“I kept every minute of every T20 game that I played for Australia, especially the World Cup 2021, not only because we won, but the incredible group and pleasure on the road,” Starc said in a statement.
“Looking ahead to a road -indian test tour, the Ashes and an ODI World Cup in 2027, I think this is my best way to stay fresh, fit and at my best for those campaigns. It also gives the bowling group the time to prepare for the T20 World Cup in the competitions that lead to that tournament.”
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Starc continues to play franchise cricket
Starc made his T20i debut in 2012 against Pakistan and quickly settled as a strike weapon with the new ball. His ability to swing deliveries at a rapid pace and to give sharp spells in ICC tournaments made him a key figure in the White-Ball setup of Australia. His most striking achievement came in 2021, when he played a central role in guiding Australia to their first T20 World Cup title.
Although the away from the shortest international format, Starc remains available for franchise cricket, including the IPL, while he continues to lead Australia’s attack in tests and odis.
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