Mitchell Starc out, Steve Smith to lead Australia

Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy, Smith to lead Australia
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
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Australia have suffered another significant blow with pacer Mitchell Starc set to miss the 2025 Champions Trophy due to personal reasons. Steve Smith will lead the side in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins.
Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons leaving bowling stocks depleted
Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy squad for “personal reasons” and left Sri Lanka before two ODIs as the understrength final squad for the tournament was confirmed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.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Mitchell Starc Withdraws Due To Personal Reason, Steve Smith Named Captain
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.
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With Pat Cummins missing out, Australia have named Steve Smith as the skipper of the rejigged 15-member side that also had to weigh in for the injured Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis who announced his retirement last week.
Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy, Smith to captain Australia
The ODI World Cup champions have been forced into a host of changes to their squad with all their first-choice quicks now missing
Mitchell Starc takes immediate break from cricket for personal reasons as Australia confirms Champions Trophy squad
Mitchell Starc has joined Australia’s Champions Trophy exodus as selectors settled on a new-look squad for the tournament, also locking in Steve Smith as captain. Starc, who is missing the event in Pakistan for personal reasons, joins fellow star pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines.
Champions Trophy 2025: Mitchell Starc pulls out, Steve Smith to lead Australia
Mitchell Starc has decided to withdraw from the Champions Trophy 2025 as Australia announced their squad for the event on Wednesday, February 12. Steve Smith will be leading the Aussies in the event as they will miss their big 3 pacers.
Starc out of Champions Trophy for personal reasons; Smith to lead Australia
"We understand and respect Mitch's decision," George Bailey, chair of men's selectors, said of Starc who will also miss the two ODIs in Sri Lanka. "Mitch is deeply respected for his commitment to international cricket and the priority he places on performing for Australia.
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Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in
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