Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has opted out of the ongoing T20 series against India due to health concerns in the family. There is lack of clarity on the exact issue that made him leave the team to join the family, but his exclusion from the team will dent the hosts’ bowling line up with Pat Cummins already eng rested for the Test series.
"There is nothing in the world more important than family and in this case, Mitch is no exception. We will give Mitch all the time he needs and welcome him back into the squad with open arms whenever he feels the time is right for him and his family," said Justin Langer, the Australian men’s team Head Coach.
Starc will join the long list of players in the Australian camp to miss out from the T20 series due to injuries or personal reasons. David Warner, Ashton Agar, Marcus Stoinis, all have been knocked out of the squad due to injury.
Starcs unavailability will allow Daniel Sams to have a perfect opportunity to make his debut in the Australian colours, especially as he can be a like-for-like replacement to Starc being a left-arm [pacer. However, Daniel Sams is a different bowler than Starc and India will love the prospect of no Starc in the opposition lineup as they are chasing a series win in Sydney.
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