Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving the squad without its three frontline quicks for the ODI tournament in Pakistan and the United Arab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.

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.

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.

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the ICC Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving Australia without their top fast bowlers. Steve Smith will captain the team, which includes next-generation quicks like Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis.

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.

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

The ODI World Cup champions have been forced into a host of changes to their squad with all their first-choice quicks now missing

Australia selector George Bailey insists he ‘understands and respects’ Mitchell Starc’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old left-armer will not be sharing his reason for pulling out of the tournament and has asked for privacy.