Mitchell Starc took his retirement from T20i format, giving priority to Test cricket and ODI cricket.
Highlight.
- Mitchell Starc announced retirement from T20I.
- He will focus on a lot of Test and ODI cricket.
- The team has also appreciated him.
On 2 September 2025, Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from T20 format. Now he wants to give priority to Test cricket and ODI format. Because he wants to stay fit for the upcoming series (India’s Test series, Ashes, and 2027 ODI World Cup).
He said, “Test cricket has always been my top priority. Looking ahead to an ahead test tour of India, the ashes and the 2027 Odie world cup. I belly cup. I belly this is the best way to sty to sty to sty to my best.
Starc’s important role in 2021 T20 World Cup
Mitchell Starc played a common role in the 2021 T20 World Cup, he took a total of 9 wickets in 7 matches. However, his bowling in the final was not good. Because playing against New Zealand, he conceded 60 runs in four overs, which has been the most expensive over in the final of the T20 World Cup so far. But still Australia won it by 8 wickets.
He further said, “I have enjoyed every minute of every T20 which is a game for Australia, in front of 2021 World Cup. We also had a lot of fun in the match and that journey. From now on, the bowling group will also get time to prepare for the T20 World Cup.”
Mitchell Starc performs in T20 format
This Australian fast bowler (Mitchell Starc) has taken 79 wickets in 65 matches of T20 format. He launched his T20 career against Pakistan on 7 September 2012, and played his last T20 cricket against Afghanistan on 24 June 2024 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India, whose final match was won by 7 runs in India on 29 June.
Australia cricket team statement
While praising him, I praised him, Chairman of the Selection Committee and CEO of Cricket Australia, Mitchell should be proud of his T20 career. He has made important sacrifices playing for the country. We will celebrate their T20 career goods and celebrations at the right time. He has cleared the way for the next fast bowler to get a place in T20.
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