Mitchell Starc’s vision Test glory, but no ODI World Cups after 2023. Contrary to common assumption, Starc does not want to retire from ODIs after the current World Cup. Instead, he is intent on continuing to play Test cricket, which he regards as his first objective.
Mitchell Starc, an Australian fast bowler, is contemplating his future in white-ball cricket as the World Cup continues. Contrary to common assumption, Starc does not want to retire from ODIs after the current World Cup. Instead, he is intent on continuing to play Test cricket, which he regards as his first objective.
Starc, who has 230 ODI wickets at an average of 23.17, is resolved not to play in the next 50-over World Cup in 2027. He recognizes that four years is a long time at 37, but he is steadfast in his resolve.
“I intend to continue playing after this, but I am certain that I will not compete in the next World Cup.” That is not something I intend to accomplish. “Four years is a long time,” he said, according to ESPN Cricinfo.
“I have always maintained that Test cricket is my top priority, and I will give up the rest before I give up Test cricket,” Starc said in Kolkata. For me, [the semi-final] is simply another one-day game for Australia; it is not the conclusion of my one-day career.”
Despite approaching One-Day Internationals against the West Indies in February, Starc’s priority remains Test cricket. The next ODIs for Australia are slated for September on a tour of England. A Champions Trophy in Pakistan scheduled for 2025.
Starc stated that he has not performed at his intended level in the current World Cup, highlighting the difficulties that fast bowlers encounter in the event. “I certainly haven’t been at the level I would have liked…or not the same level as the last two World Cups anyway, but now a chance at the pointy end to impact again,” he went on to say.
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Starc, on the nature of One day cricket
Recognizing the format’s problems, he stated, “Certainly bowling first on particular wickets, the new ball with two fielders out has been almost the hardest time to bowl.” As the game progresses, you have a better grasp of the wicket…That is not a sad narrative; that is simply the essence of one-day cricket.
“You’ve got two brand new balls on flat wickets; that’s the nature of the World Cup; if you look at the runs scored, or certainly centuries scored. In comparison to the five wickets taken, the ratios are heavily skewed.” Bowlers just need to find a method. ” He continued.
Starc, who rested in the last group game against Bangladesh. Revealed that he was carrying niggles from the Ashes, implying that the decision to rest him was vital for the impending critical showdown.
“Since of the way we started, we couldn’t rest anyone early in the season since we were 0-2. The other night, I had a chance to secure a semi-final berth. Glenn [Maxwell] needed a rest after his knock and cramps, and I didn’t have much say in the matter. “I had a few things from the Ashes and it was a chance before the semi-finals,” he said.
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