Starc Announces Retirement From T20Is, Focus On Test And ODI WC 2027

Mitchell Starc, the left-arm pace leader for Australia, officially announced his retirement from T20 internationals. He will now focus on red-ball cricket and continue his ODI career with an eye towards the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.

After more than ten years of a successful career, one of the most feared bowlers in international cricket, Starc, concludes his T20I career. Known for his deadly yorkers and early powerplay strikes, he played a key role in Australia's victory in the UAE during the 2021 T20 World Cup.

A Glittering T20I Career

Mitchell Starc played 64 games for Australia after making his T20I debut against Pakistan in Dubai in September 2012. He took 74 wickets during his career, with his best bowling stats being 3/11. Starc, who is well-known for his quick pace and superb yorkers, was a reliable option to win wickets because he kept his economy rate at about 7.65 and his strike rate at 19.5 balls per wicket.

His greatest moment was in the UAE during the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, where he was a vital part of Australia's winning team.

During his T20I career, Starc was primarily a new-ball wicket-taker and death-overs specialist who could swing the ball quickly and produce deadly yorkers when the pressure was on.

Eyes on Tests and 2027 World Cup

The 34-year-old pacer has made it clear that he wants to stay Australia's top fast bowler in Test cricket, where his quickness, swing, and energy make him a vital part of the attack. With more Ashes matches and international trips coming up, Starc's key goal will be to stay healthy and reliable in the longest format.

Also, Starc is already focused on the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, where he hopes to lead Australia's pace battery. His participation would greatly benefit the Australians, since he has a record of over 200 wickets in 50-over cricket, including a Player of the Tournament award from the 2015 World Cup.

End of an Era, Start of a New Focus

The gradual shift of Australia's golden generation in limited-overs cricket is marked by Starc's departure from T20Is. Starc's focus on Tests and ODIs guarantees that Australia will continue to gain from his skills, even though younger bowlers like Nathan Ellis and Sean Abbott may now have more opportunities in T20Is.
 

Australia T20I squad vs New Zealand

Mitchell Marsh (capt), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.