Mitchell Starc pulls out of T20I series due to illness in family
Updated On: 07 December, 2020 07:09 AM IST | Sydney | PTI
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Mitchell Starc
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has pulled out of the remainder of the T20 series against India due to an illness in his family. The 30-year-old pacer had missed the third ODI due to back and rib niggles but returned to claim two wickets in the 11-run loss in the first T20I in Canberra on Friday. He had arrived in Sydney on Saturday but soon left the team bubble after learning about a family illness.
"There is nothing in the world more important than family and in this case Mitch is no exception," said Australia head coach Justin Langer said in a statement. "We will give Mitch all the time he needs and welcome him back into the squad with open arms whenever he feels the time is right for him and his family." The second and third T20Is are scheduled on Sunday and Tuesday.
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