Overview
- Starc will play his first Big Bash match in 11 years for the Sydney Sixers against the Sydney Thunder at the SCG on Friday, January 16.
- He was named player of the Ashes after taking 31 wickets at 19.93 and sustaining average speeds above 140 kph across 153.1 overs.
- He confirmed he does not intend to bowl at age 40, stating he will step away once his pace declines.
- He retired from T20 internationals last year and says he has two months off after the BBL to recover.
- He remains unsure about future BBL seasons, reiterating that representing Australia in Tests remains his priority ahead of a busy 2026 schedule.