It’s another day and time for another exciting game. The Super Eight stage is set to see another thrilling clash between Afghanistan and Australia. Afghanistan has faced a setback in their recent game. On the other hand, Australia is still unbeaten. But before facing Afghanistan, Australia made an interesting change in their playing xi. Mitchell Starc is not playing. In this article, we will explore the reason behind his absence. Find out why Mitchell Starc is missing from today’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash against AFG.
No Mitchell Starc Against Afghanistan:
The Super Eight stage is spreading immense excitement. On the 8th match of the stage, Afghanistan and Australia are set to lock horns. Afghanistan faced a defeat in their last match against India. On the other hand, Australia is in their unbeaten form and holding a very strong position in the points table.
But before facing Afghanistan on the big stage, Australia made a big change. Mitchell Starc is not playing the match. It is a big change. Mitchell Starc has been the stand-out bowler for the Australian squad for years. But it is a tactical move by the team management depending on the condition.
At the Arnos Vale Stadium, spin is more effective and that is the reason behind this decision. Depending on that situation, Ashton Agar has been named in the playing xi. He has played a few matches earlier in this tournament and is in a good rhythm. In the toss, Mitchell Marsh updated about the change. He said, “Ashton Agar comes in for Mitchell Starc, purely conditions-based.”
Toss Update:
As both teams were charged up for this thrilling encounter, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. After winning the toss, Mitchell Marsh said, “We’re going to bowl first, try and have a read on conditions and have a good night. We know Afghanistan are a good side. We just need to trust our process and enjoy it. Ashton Agar comes in for Mitchell Starc, purely conditions-based.”
Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Afghanistan Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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