Mitchell Starc pulls out of IPL to prepare for Test series against Bangladesh.

[sameer_st]

Cricket Australia has today advised that Mitchell Starc will not play for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League and will instead undertake a period of rehabilitation and strength leading into the ICC Champions Trophy in June.

Subsequently, Starc and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have come to a mutual decision to discontinue their association this season.

Cricket Australia Executive General Manager Pat Howard said: “Mitch has had a very big summer, bowling a high number of balls, and has managed extremely well considering the less than ideal preparation he had leading into the season with his left leg injury.

“He still has a large workload to get through in the next six months with four Tests against India and then the ICC Champions Trophy after the player leave period in May.

“Following discussions with both Mitch, Royal Challengers Bangalore and our own medical staff it has been agreed that Mitch would benefit considerably from a break in cricket to allow him to fully rehabilitate and strengthen his body ahead of the Champions Trophy,” said Howard.

Mitchell Starc said: “At this point in time after a long summer and with a big tour of India still ahead I think it is in my best interests, both physically and mentally, for me to have a break, spend time with my family and take the opportunity to work on getting back to full fitness.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Bangalore and I certainly hope to be back playing for them in the future and wish them all the best in this year’s IPL,” said Starc.

[aklemalp]

Nowhere in the OP did the subject of him preparing for BD test series is mentioned.

Four tests against India and the Champions Trophy appear to be the reason for his withdrawal.

Clickbait?

[Rana Melb]

Misleading caption.

Mustafizur should follow the same path...

[NoName]

The title of this thread made me laugh thinking it was sarcasm.

[iDumb]

Originally Posted by Rana Melb

Mustafizur should follow the same path...

I actually agree. FOr this season he should and be available for the next. I think that would actually be a very smart move.

[tiger1000]

Why clickbait on a forum

And I've not read original article, but I know bd isn't the concern, it's champions trophy

[mufi_02]

Starc and Aussie are afraid about the Tigers mauling. That's why he isn't risking it.

That would have been typical social media BD fan reactions

[5tonne]

No doubt it's a good move but Starc can avoid IPL because of what he earns from CA. And value of commercial endorsements are much higher in Aus than BD. Previously Mitchell Johnson, Michael Clarke et. have skipped IPL too to focus on national duty. Our players earn very little from the board. It's very hard for them to make such choices unless the board compensates them.

[Rinathq]

Fizz dropping out could be a beneficial move for himself too. He has a shitty contract compared to what He can get himself if he enters the auction next time. Not playing this season may force Sunrisers (a bit wishful thinking) to not retain him for next season and therefore he could be available for next auction

[Eshen]

And we could not get Shakib, Tamim, Riyad to drop out from a much lesser profiled PSL to focus on longer version matches before SL series