In a major blow, Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc withdrew from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, his absence could impact Australia's chances of reclaiming the title they last won in 2009.

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to personal reasons.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Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from Australias Champions Trophy 2025 squad for personal reasons, with Alyssa Healy dismissing pregnancy rumors and Cricket Australia supporting his decision.

Mitchell Starc's wife and Australia women's team star, Alyssa Healy, has cleared the air regarding the pacer's decision to skip the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Starc had opted out of the tournament for personal reasons.

Alyssa Healy insists she is not pregnant after her husband Mitchell Starc’s curious omission from Australia’s Champions Trophy squad due to “personal reasons”. Already one of the world’s premiere red-ball bowlers,

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy, leaving Australia without any of its three front-line fast bowlers. Australia’s bid to win cricket's Champions Trophy for the first time since 2009 will be made with an entirely new-look pace bowling lineup after Starc withdrew Wednesday for personal reasons.

Spencer Johnson will have big shoes to fill in the Champions Trophy as Mitchell Starc will not be present for the tournament. The Aussies are also missing several other first-choice players including the captain Pat Cummins and vice-captain Mitchell Marsh.

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