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Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 cricket

Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 cricket

Summary

Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals. He will now focus on his test and one-day cricket careers. Starc, who has taken 79 wickets in T20 internationals, aims to stay fresh for upcoming major tournaments.

Key Facts

  • Mitchell Starc is an Australian cricketer known for playing in shorter formats of the game.
  • He has retired from Twenty20 international cricket to concentrate on test and one-day matches.
  • Starc took 79 wickets in his T20 international career, ranking second for Australia behind Adam Zampa.
  • He emphasized that test cricket has always been his top priority.
  • Starc aims to stay fit for future events like an away Indian test tour, the Ashes, and an ODI World Cup in 2027.
  • He was not included in Australia’s T20I squad for an upcoming series against New Zealand.
  • Cricket Australia praised him for his contributions and his ability to take crucial wickets.
  • Starc will focus on the Ashes series against England starting in November.
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