Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has officially announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, choosing to focus on the longer formats of the game. The left-arm pacer, who played a crucial role in Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup victory, believes this decision will help him stay fresh for upcoming high-profile series, including the India tour and the Ashes.
Starc leaves behind an impressive T20I record — 79 wickets in 65 matches, making him the second-highest wicket-taker for Australia in this format. Reflecting on his career, he expressed pride in contributing to Australia’s global T20 success, particularly the historic 2021 triumph.
Cricket Australia praised Starc’s “team-first” approach, acknowledging his service and welcoming the opportunity for emerging fast bowlers to step into the T20 setup. While his T20 chapter ends, Starc’s focus now shifts towards making further milestones in Test and ODI cricket.
His retirement highlights the growing trend among senior players to prioritize workload management in order to extend their careers in formats where their impact is most significant.
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