The chances of Australia win the ICC champions trophy suffered a hard blow after the Paceman Mitchell Starc veteran withdrew from the team for “personal reasons”.
Starc’s decision was a surprise since the 35 -year -old played Seven consecutive tests, including five in the home series against India.
Rapid forces Cummins pat and Josh Hazlewood is injured, while the versatile Marcus Stoinis recently retired from Cricket Odi.
Tastes Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshius will now be invited to carry the fast load of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Steve Smith goes captain of the new look team in place of Cummins.
The president of the selectors George Bailey said that Starc’s call was a choice they fully supported.
The chances of Australia to win the ICC champions trophy suffered a hard blow after the veteran of the Paceman Mitchell Starc has withdrawn for “ personal reasons ” (photo, with his partner Alyssa Healy)
Starc, 35, was the only Australian fast launcher used in two recent tests against Sri Lanka in Galle, taking six counters in user -friendly conditions (photo) (photo) (photo)
Steve Smith will be captain of the new team in place of Pat Cummins, who underwent an ankle injury
“We understand and respect Mitch’s decision,” said Bailey.
“Mitch is deeply respected for his commitment to international cricket and the priority he gives to performance for Australia.
“His well -documented capacity to play through pain and adversity, as well as opportunities in other parts of his career to put his country first, should be applauded.
“His loss is of course a blow for the champions trophy campaign … but it offers someone else to make a brand on the tournament.”
Starc was the only fast launcher used in two tests against Sri Lanka in Galle, taking six counters in the conditions adapted to a spin.
His absence hinders the chances of Australia to win the Champions trophy for the first time since 2009.
Australia will play its first match of the Champions trophy against England on February 22 in Lahore.
Australian team: Steve Smith (Captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa . Itinerant reserve: Cooper Connolly.