Australia’s star fast bowler Mitchell Starc has finally revealed why he withdrew his name from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Their words make it clear that injury may be an excuse, the real reason is something else.
Stark will earn a hefty amount from IPL 2025.
He will then focus on the World Test Championship Final and West Indies tour.
For this reason, he decided to withdraw from the Champions Trophy.
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Stark out of Australia’s final squad
Mitchell Starc was originally included in the Australia’s initial team, but when the final 15 -member team was announced, his name was missing.
Cricket Australia said at the time that Stark has decided to withdraw from the tournament for personal reasons.
Now Stark himself clarified this and told that he wants to be fully fit for the World Test Championship final to be held in June.
Stark said- Test cricket is my priority
During the conversation at Willow Talk Podcast, Mitchell Starc said,
“There are many reasons for this, some private views are also included. During the Test series, I felt mild pain in the ankle, and I need to fix it. “
“We have the final of the World Test Championship, followed by West Indies tour.”
“There is some IPL cricket, but the top of my mind is Test cricket.”
“I have to fix my body and get ready for the Test final by playing some cricket in the next few months.”
IPL will play but left the Champions Trophy!
Interestingly, Stark will be seen playing in IPL 2025, but he withdrew his name from the Champions Trophy.
This means that he has given priority to the T20 league and gave priority to Test cricket, but left the ODI tournament.
This reflects changing priorities in Australian cricket, where many players are giving more importance to Test cricket and franchise leagues.
Will Australia affect?
The absence of Mitchell Starc may weaken Australia’s fast bowling.
The team has options like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, but no one has an experience like Stark.
This is a mixed news for Australia fans – will watch Stark’s bowling in IPL, but not in the Champions Trophy
