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“End of an era”- Twitter pays tribute to Mitchell Starc after T20 retirement

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One of the fastest bowlers in its generation, the Australian national cricket team has suffered a massive shock as Mitchell Starc, announced its retirement from T20 International.

Starc has decided to move away from T20I cricket just six months before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The 35 -year -old speedster last year played the T20I match in the ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies last year.

Mitchell Starc retired from T20I cricket

Now, Starc wants to focus on Tests and ODI formats in the final stages of his magnificent career for Australia, and that is why the experienced bowler left the short format of the game.

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Since the mid -2026, Australia’s schedule has been packed with a challenging testing series, including a domestic chain against Bangladesh, a difficult tour of South Africa, four Tests with New Zealand, five Tests in India five Tests starting in January 2027, historic 150th anniversary against England in MCG, and subsequent assess series.

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Additionally, the ICC World Cup 2025 is also set in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, where Australia will protect their crowns.

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Stark confirmed that he will continue to play Tests and ODIs for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic cricket along with Australia.

Australian Pesar said in an official statement, “Test cricket has always been my top priority. I have loved every minute of every T20 game played for Australia, especially 2021 World Cup, not just because we won, but due to the untrustwill group and fun in the way.”

Australian fast bowler further said, “Looking ahead for a distant Indian Test Tour, The Ashes and an ODI World Cup in 2027, I think it is my best way to stay fresh, fit and my best for those campaigns. It also gives a bowling group time for T20 World Cup preparation in the leading matches in that tournament.”

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Meanwhile, Australian chief selector George Bailey paid tribute to Stark, saying that Pesar should be incredibly proud of his T20 career. He mentioned that Starc was an integral member of Australia’s 2021 World Cup winning side and welcomed his ability to take his wicket with a new ball.

Belly said, “We will accept and celebrate our T20 career at the right time, but pleasingly he continues to play for a long time as long as possible and ODI cricket.”

The retirement of Starc from T20i cricket marks another chapter in Australia’s infection. After David Warner’s retirement last year, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have already retired from ODI cricket, a clear indication of the end of his golden age.

Here is how the Cricket Biradari reacts to Starc’s T20i retirement:

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