Veteran Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 International in India and Sri Lanka six months before 2026. The left -handed pacer confirmed his decision to move away from the smallest format to focus his test and one -day career.
Stark finished his T20I career as Australia’s leading wickets among the bowlers. Left -handed pacer played 65 matches between 2012 and 2024, taking 79 wickets in the format. He played his final T20I match against India at Gros Islet on 24 June 2024, where he scored 45 runs in four overs.
The experienced bowler played an important role in Australia’s first Men’s T20 World Cup win in 2021. He is expected to continue in tests, Odis and T20 Leagues, including the Indian Premier League.
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Mitchell Starc ICC T20 retired from T20I ahead of World Cup 2026
Mitchell Starc said that Test cricket is his priority. He said that he loved every T20I played for Australia, especially the T20 World Cup 2021.
Stark said in a statement, “Test is cricket and has always been my top priority.”
“I have loved every minute of every T20 game played for Australia, especially the 2021 World Cup, not just because we live, but the incredible group and fun on the way.
Starc started its T20I career in September 2012. He played an important role in Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup victory, with nine wickets at the economy rate of 9.18 in seven matches. Australia is set to visit New Zealand for the three -match T20I series starting from October 1.
This is my best way to stay fresh – Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc said he is targeting upcoming challenges, including an Indian Test Tour, The Ashes and 2027 ODI World Cup. He also said that Australia’s bowling unit gave more time to prepare for matches going to the next T20 World Cup after moving away from T20 IS.
Starc said, “Looking forward 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 in its best for those campaigns.” “It also gives a bowling group time for the preparation of the T20 World Cup in the matches going to that tournament.”
Australia will host England for five matches in the Ashes series later this year. He will play a domestic chain against Bangladesh next time, followed by tourism in South Africa and India, a four -match series against New Zealand and a distant ash in mid -2010.
Meanwhile, the 2027 ODI World Cup will be in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Australia as defending champions.
Mitchell Starc should be incredibly proud of her T20 career – George Bailey
George Bailey, president of the selectors, praised Mitchell Starc for his contribution to Australia’s T20 side. Belly said that Pesar is committed to enhancing its test and one -day career.
Belly said, “Mitch should be incredibly proud of his T20 career for Australia. He was an integral member of the 2021 World Cup-winning side and was a great skill to fly open games with his ability to take his wicket, as he was,” Belly said.
“We will accept and celebrate our T20 career at the right time, but pleasing, he continues to play for a long time as long as possible.”
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