Australia’s gun fast bowler Mitchell Starc said he hasn’t had the time to think about his future, but said he would look to keep going for the team. Starc had a stellar Ashes series as he scalped 31 wickets in five Test matches at an impressive average of 19.94.

The left-arm seamer was awarded Player of the Series after he breathed down the neck of the English batters. Australia were without the services of their captain Pat Cummins, who played a solitary Test, and Josh Hazlewood and Starc was able to step up in the absence of his full-time partners.

Starc said he is loving the fact that he is contributing to the team’s success and would want to keep going at the top level.

“I obviously haven’t had a chance to think of it yet. I think just putting on a baggy green is incentive enough to keep going. While I’m still able to play a role in this group, and I feel like I can contribute in major ways, I’d love to keep going out there and emptying the tank for the team. Without T20 cricket now, I’ve got a chance just to sit back and reflect on a few weeks, maybe rebuild the body a little bit, and go again,” Starc told SEN Cricket.

The left-arm pacer said he is looking forward to watching the Australia Women vs India Women series alongside the ICC Men’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026. 

“I’ll sit back and watch the women’s team do their thing against India and see the guys do their stuff over in India as well. I think there’s been so much made of the age profile. Sport’s changed, life’s changed. There’s no reason guys can’t go longer or there’s no end date on people. As I said, while you’re contributing, or while you’re in the best group of players, why do you have to put a cap on a guy or a girl, if you’re a certain age?” he added.

Starc also scored 156 runs in five Test matches at an average of 26 and delivered crucial contributions down the order.