Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy squad for “personal reasons” and left Sri Lanka before two ODIs as the understrength final squad for the tournament was confirmed with Steve Smith as captain.

Australian seamer withdraws from Champions Trophy for ‘personal reasons’ - Mitchell Starc’s withdrawal leaves Australia without the entire pace attack from last year’s World Cup victory

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to personal reasons. The exact reason for Starc’s decision is not known and the pacer has asked for privacy over the matter. The left-arm pacer looked uncomfortable while bowling in the second innings of the second test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

In a major blow, Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc withdrew from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, his absence could impact Australia's chances of reclaiming the title they last won in 2009.

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the tournament for personal reasons, with the support of Cricket Australia and the Australian men's team. Starc will also not be available for the two-game ODI series in Sri Lanka which leads into the Champions Trophy.

Starc was the only member of Australia’s so-called big three fast bowling attack to play all seven recent tests against India and Sri Lanka. He joins captain Pat Cummins (ankle injury) and fellow quick Josh Hazlewood (side strain) on the sidelines.

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has pulled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy for personal reasons. The sudden exit has compelled Australia to reshuffle their bowling attack in their quest for the trophy last won in 2009.

Australia seamer Mitchell Starc opts out of their Champions Trophy squad to continue the two-time winners' disruptive build-up.