Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has revealed the reason behind his decision to opt out of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
In a recent interview with an Australia media outlet, the left-arm pacer said that he skipped the Champions Trophy 2025 to ensure his availability for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa in June.
“There are a few different reasons, some personal views. I had a bit of ankle pain through the Test series, so I just need to get that one right. Obviously, we have the Test final coming up and a West Indies tour after that,” Mitchell Starc said.
The Australia pacer also mentioned the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying “There is some IPL cricket as well.”
“But the main one at the top of my mind is the Test final. Get my body right, play some cricket in the next couple of months and then ready to go for the Test final,” he added.
