India, Feb. 12 -- Mitchell Starc withdrew from the Champions Trophy at the last moment for personal reasons, leaving Australia with an entirely new bowling lineup in their bid to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2009. Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were already sidelined due to injuries. Australia will also be without all-rounders Michell Marsh (injured) and Marcus Stoinis, who suddenly announced his retirement. In a revamped squad announced Wednesday morning, exactly a week before the Champions Trophy starts in Pakistan, Australia named Steve Smith as captain.

Cricket Australia did not give out details about Starc, respecting the fast bowler's privacy and extending its full support. It is learnt that Starc, who featured in al...