Australia is not worried about paceman Mitchell Starc fitness ahead of the crucial T20 World Cup clash with Sri Lanka despite a knee injury in the nets on Tuesday.
Mitchell Starc suffered a straight drive on his right knee during a follow-through during Tuesday night’s training session at the ICC Academy in Australia. He left the session with a heavy limp and some restlessness. But it was moving forward without any help.
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Mitchell Starc Fully Trained with a Compression Bandage on his Knee on Wednesday
Mitchell Starc fully trained with a compression bandage on his knee on Wednesday. But he batted and bowled during the session and the medical staff continued to monitor his injury.
Australia have two matches in three days. Because they face Sri Lanka on Thursday and England on Saturday. And managing their fast bowling stock will be crucial.
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Starc Played Six Times in T20Is for Sydney Sixers in 2012
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins all played as part of an attack with only four specialist bowlers in Australia’s opening win against South Africa in Abu Dhabi. This was the first time the trio had played a T20I together. In 2012, played six times in T20Is for Sydney Sixers. In which the Sixers won all six games.
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Kane Richardson and Ashton Agar were excluded from the win over South Africa. And coach Justin Langer said the decision was too difficult. The coach insisted that Australia would be flexible throughout the tournament with their selections depending on the conditions and the match-up.
