Why Mitchell Starc Isn't In Australia Playing XI For ENG Vs AUS 1st Ashes 2023 Test Match

The 1st Test of England vs Australia five-match Ashes 2023 Test series is being played at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham.

Reigning World Test Champions Australia made a bold move by not naming legendary left-arm Test bowler Mitchell Starc in their playing XI for Ashes 2023 1st Test.

During the toss, Aussie captain Pat Cummins said his team made one change in their playing XI from WTC final with fit-again Scott Boland replacing veteran Mitchell Starc.

Scott Boland managed to replace Starc in the line-up for 1st Ashes 2023 Test due to his impressive display against India in WTC 2023 Final, making a remarkable start to his Test career.

Also, Boland has an impressive record against England following his debut against them in the 21/22 home series.

Mitchell Starc, who made his Test debut for Australia in 2011, is the sixth highest wicket-taker for Aussies in Tests with 310 wickets from 78 matches.