Mitchell Starc Bids Farewell to T20 Cricket: Latest Cricket Updates

Australia’s white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has decided to retire from Twenty20 internationals, aiming to focus more on extending his career in test and one-day cricket.
The 35-year-old left-armer, retiring with an impressive 79 wickets from 65 T20Is, stands second on the all-time list for Australia, behind spinner Adam Zampa.
Starc expressed his prioritization for test cricket, saying, “Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority.”
Reflecting on his journey, he added, “I have loved every minute of every T20 game I have played for Australia […] Looking ahead to the upcoming challenges, I feel that this decision is for the best.”
Starc was not selected in Australia’s T20I squad, announced on Tuesday, for the series against New Zealand.
Both Chair of national selectors George Bailey and Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg praised Starc for his dedication and sportsmanship, acknowledging his significant contributions and sacrifices for the team.