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Pace bowler competition heats up after Starc's exit
3 Apr
Summary
- Starc's retirement created a rare opening in Australia's pace attack.
- Franchise leagues are now a key shop window for international selection.
- Virat Kohli is Dwarshuis's prized wicket target this IPL season.
Ben Dwarshuis recognizes the significant competition among Australian fast bowlers to fill the vacancy left by Mitchell Starc's retirement from T20 internationals. Starc's departure has opened a rare opportunity in a bowling unit historically dominated by him, alongside Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Dwarshuis, who debuted in 2022, faces rivals like Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, and Spencer Johnson for this coveted position. He noted that while the competition is fierce, Starc's retirement provides a potential pathway for those performing well in domestic and franchise leagues.
