Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to personal reasons.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.

Mitchell Marsh, a key figure in the Australia limited-overs set-up, was ruled out of the upcoming event last month due to a back injury

Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to lower back pain, a team spokesperson said on Friday.

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Some other reports also suggest that the Aussie is doubtful for the IPL as well. Also Read - Champions Trophy 2025: How to buy tickets online and physically in Pakistan?

In a shocking twist, just days before the Champions Trophy 2025, Mitchell Starc pulled out of the tournament for personal reasons, leaving Australia scrambling for reinforcements. The pace spearhead, will not be part of the campaign in Pakistan and the UAE, dealing a massive blow to the five-time champions.

SYDNEY: Steve Smith-led Australia will be without their frontline pace attack at the Champions Trophy after fast bowler Mitchell Starc withdrew from the tournam

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