SYDNEY: Australia has not included Mitchell Starc in the 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India despite his impressive outing in Ashes.
Australia has announced white-ball captain Mitchell Marsh is set to lead a side stacked with spin options but missing several big names.
The selection committee has skipped powerful all-rounder Mitchell Owen despite his strong recent form for Hobart Hurricanes, while also choosing to go without a left-arm fast bowler following the retirement of Mitchell Starc and the injury to Spencer Johnson.
Australia squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
Mitchell Starc smashes Wasim Akram’s left-arm bowling record
Earlier, Australian cricket bowler Mitchell Starc stamped his name into cricket history by becoming the highest wicket-taking left-arm bowler in Test cricket.
Starc declared his 415th Test wicket, overtaking Akram’s long-standing record of 414 wickets. A milestone that highlights his exceptional skill, consistency, and endurance in the game.
Former Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram applauded Mitchell Starc on succeeding his record.
In his tweet Wasim Akram said, “I am proud of Mitchell Starc. Starc’s hard work and dedication made him stand out from the rest. Hopefully Mitchell Starc will achieve more successes in his career”.
Starc, known for his deadly pace, accuracy, and ability to swing the ball both ways, has been a key figure in Australia’s bowling attack for over a decade.
His record-breaking wicket came after years of dedication and hard work, reflecting his determination to excel at the highest level of the sport.
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