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.

Australia won't avail of Mitchell Starc's service in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 35-year-old pacer opted out of the tournament citing personal reasons and in his absence Spencer Johnson is expected to fill in his absence in the marquee event.

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to personal reasons.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.

Australian seamer withdraws from Champions Trophy for ‘personal reasons’ - Mitchell Starc’s withdrawal leaves Australia without the entire pace attack from last year’s World Cup victory

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

Australia, in particular, faces a major setback with multiple key players missing, while other teams also suffer crucial losses ahead of the tournament.

Mitchell Starc has joined Australia’s Champions Trophy exodus as selectors settled on a new-look squad for the tournament, also locking in Steve Smith as captain. Starc, who is missing the event in Pakistan for personal reasons, joins fellow star pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines.

With the Champions Trophy 2025 fast approaching, here's a look at some big names that are set to miss the ICC event in Pakistan.

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.