The Australian bowling superstar made the shock announcement ahead of the upcoming Ashes series and T20 World Cup.
Australia’s white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals to focus on extending his career in test and one-day cricket.
The 35-year-old left-armer retires with 79 wickets from 65 T20Is, second on the all-time list for Australia, behind spinner Adam Zampa.
“Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority,” he said in a Cricket Australia statement on Tuesday.
“I have loved every minute of every T20 game I have played for Australia, particularly the 2021 World Cup, not just because we won but the incredible group and the fun along the way.
