Dubai, Feb. 27 -- The Australian fast bowler has elaborated on his decision to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai.

Australia quick Mitchell Starc has revealed the main reason why he decided to sit out the current ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Starc was originally named in Australia's preliminary squad for the eight-team event, but was then a notable absentee when the two-time champions revealed their final group of 15 players earlier this month, an ICC report.

Australia said at the time that Starc had withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons and they supported the move and the experienced quick has provided further clarity on why he isn't part of the Aussies' Champions Trophy campaign.

Starc elaborated on the topi...