Ending the speculations over his participation in the final of the upcoming Big Bash League, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc on Tuesday confirmed that he would not be playing for Sydney Sixers in the mega constest.
“The guys have done so well this year and I think it’s in everyone’s best interests to stick with the guys that have worked so hard to get to this point. I’ve always felt part of the club and I am right behind them for another big win on Saturday night,” Starc said in an official statement on Tuesday.
Sydney Sixers head coach Greg Shipperd on Monday had said that the side is considering playing Mitchell Starc in the finals of the Big Bash League (BBL) but the last call will be taken once it is decided whether the pacer is fit or not.
“We’re still trying to evaluate the final results of all those scans. There were delays around those because of the Australia Day weekend that turned into a four-day break, so that information has come a little bit later than we would have liked,” Shipperd had told Big Sports Breakfast, as reported by cricket.com.au.
Significantly, the Sixers had secured a place in the BBL final after defeating Perth Scorchers in Qualifier and the final will be played on February 6 at the SCG.