Published 11:38 IST, February 2nd 2021

Mitchell Starc gives HUGE update on availability for Sydney Sixers in BBL 2021 final

Australia's Mitchell Starc recently confirmed that he will not take the field for the Sydney Sixers in the much-anticipated Big Bash League Final.

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Sydney Sixers have played exceptional cricket in ongoing Big Bash League. With ir consistent performances, side has me its way into Final of competition, and its players will be eying to go all guns blazing in ultimate contest in an attempt to successfully defend ir title.  team's he coach, Greg Shipperd, h recently hinted about possibility of Mitchell Starc taking field for m in crucial fixture. However, lanky fast bowler has confirmed that he will t feature in encounter. 

BBL 2021 Final: Mitchell Starc makes himself unavailable for game 

Considering Mitchell Starc's vast international cricketing experience, his dition to Sydney Sixers would have furr strengned ir alrey potent bowling attack. Moreover, pacer also has a tendency to up ante in big matches. With team manment also keen on having bowler for game, fans were hoping to see ir favorite star return for T20 contest. 

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However, fiery fast bowler in his official statement put an end to all conjunctures surrounding his return. 31-year-old appreciated players for ir stellar outing and mentioned how it is in best interest of everyone to stick with cricketers who have toiled hard this season to take Sixers to  BBL 2021 Final. left-armer also stated that he has always felt a part of club, and he will be rooting for m to retain ir title. 

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Mitchell Starc h an underwhelming run in recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy and was also criticised by many for his ordinary performances with ball. bowler h also reportedly sustained a hamstring injury during Test series, and that could be one of reasons for his unavailability. Australian's name is a part of upcoming IPL auction, and he is expected to fetch a lucrative contract this season considering his remarkable record. IPL auction will be held in Chennai on February 18. 

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Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers squ 2021 

Sydney Sixers squ 2021: Moises Henriques, Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Jason Holder, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Steve O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, Mitchell Starc, James Vince

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11:38 IST, February 2nd 2021