These injury woes initially began during the 2023 Ashes series when he sustained a troublesome shoulder injury. The lingering nature of this ailment subsequently prevented his participation in Australia’s tour of South Africa, with “groin soreness” cited as the cause.

Starc, who’s been contending with both a shoulder issue and the aforementioned “groin soreness,” is resolute about making a substantial impact upon his return to the cricket field. At 33 years of age, he has recently provided encouraging updates on his recuperation, revealing that his shoulder has been responding well to treatment and that his groin injury has notably improved, courtesy of an extended period of rest and dedicated rehabilitation.

He expounded” There were a few things going on during the Ashes, which we found out post-Ashes. There was a remote going on in the (groin) region… that conspicuously lengthened the installation time. The shoulder has been good since the Ashes; it’s just ascertaining that I was ready to go for the World Cup and not compromising that,” shared the cricketer born in Baulkham Hills.

Starc didn’t shy away from offering his perspective on the team’s recent performances, recognizing their impressive form while pinpointing the difficulties they encountered when it came to finishing matches, particularly evident in their battles against South Africa. Despite these challenges, he exuded optimism when discussing Australia’s upcoming fixtures against India and their shared determination to clinch victories, all with the goal of building crucial momentum as they prepare for the ODI World Cup.

He commented, “I’ve had my fair share of moments on the sidelines during my career, and it’s never enjoyable to watch when I’m eager to make a meaningful contribution. The team has been displaying some excellent cricket, and it was indeed disappointing not to secure the series in South Africa”. Now, it’s all eyes on the World Cup and getting used to conditions here in India. Hopefully, we can… take some momentum into the World Cup,” concluding with his trademark optimism.

With the ODI World Cup drawing nearer, the hope remains that Starc will regain full fitness and be a formidable presence on the cricket field. In spite of these obstacles, Starc remains a central figure for the Australian national team, and this significance is amplified as the ODI World Cup 2023 approaches, set to commence on October 5 in India. His potential return from these injuries is eagerly anticipated, as his pace and skills are seen as invaluable assets that can significantly impact Australia’s performance in the tournament.

Looking ahead, Starc remains hopeful about his imminent return, targeting the third ODI in Rajkot on September 27 as a comeback opportunity. He views this return as a chance to bolster Australia’s momentum and preparations for the forthcoming 50-over cricket spectacle, the CWC 2023.

“That’s obviously the priority. Hopefully, I get a rollout in game three, and if not, we’ve got those two warm-up games (in Thiruvananthapuram on September 30 and Hyderabad on October 3),” Starc conveyed, emphasizing his determination to make a strong comeback.