Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20I cricket, Records and career

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Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20I cricket: Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from international T20 cricket (T20I) on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He has taken this decision mainly with the aim of furthering his Test cricket career and keeping himself fresh and fit for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. The special thing is that the T20 World Cup is to be held next year, just before that Starc's retirement is going to shock the team. By retiring from T20 cricket, Starc has made it clear that he is now eyeing a long innings. He wants to play an important role for Australia once again in Tests and the 2027 World Cup. However, he will continue to play T20 leagues.

Mitchell Starc's T20 International Career

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Mitchell Starc (35 years) played a total of 65 matches in his T20I career and took 79 wickets. This figure makes him the most successful fast bowler for Australia. Only spinner Adam Zampa is ahead of him. Starc was one of the players who contributed significantly to Australia's title win in the T20 World Cup played in Dubai in 2021. For a long time, he has been calling Test cricket his priority.

Mitchell Starc on his retirement: Test cricket is my top priority

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• Mitchell Starc said: “Test cricket has always been my top priority.
• “I have enjoyed every minute of every T20 match I have played for Australia, especially the 2021 World Cup, not just because we won, but also because we were an incredible team and the fun we had during it.
• “With the Test tour of India, the Ashes and the ODI World Cup in 2027 coming up, I feel this is the best way for me to be fresh, fit and at my best for these big matches.”
• George Bailey, chairman of the national selection committee, said: “Mitch should be extremely proud of his T20 career for Australia. He was an integral member of the 2021 World Cup-winning team and, as throughout his cricketing career, he had the amazing knack of turning the tide of a match with his ability to take wickets.”

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Mitchell Starc's career in Test cricket

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Mitchell Starc has taken 402 wickets in 100 matches in his Test career. During this, he has given Australia many important victories with his brilliant bowling. Starc is known for his fast pace and swing. He played a key role in Australia's victory in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) held in 2023. However, his team faced defeat in the next edition held in 2025. His Test career is a testament to his consistency and match-winning performances, making him one of the most successful fast bowlers of the modern era.

Mitchell Starc's career in ODI cricket

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Mitchell Starc's performance in ODI cricket has been equally impressive. He has taken 244 wickets in 127 ODIs. One of Starc's biggest achievements is that he was part of the Australian team that won the World Cup twice in 2015 and 2023. His yorker and ability to take wickets with the new ball have made him a deadly bowler in the ODI format. His international career has spanned nearly 14 years, in which he has consistently performed well in both formats.

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