Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has said he will not be a part of the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), becoming the first home star cricketer to confirm his unavailability for the lucrative T20 tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 32-year-old Starc last played the competition in 2014\/15.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Starc said he enjoyed BBL, he added that his approach to all franchise-based cricket remains the same and that he wants to concentrate on playing for the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I have always enjoyed the BBL when I have played it ... but my approach with all franchise cricket hasn't changed over the last seven years," Starc told thewest.co.au on Sunday. "My approach to the IPL, BBL, I have looked at the Australian schedule and wanting to be as fit and well-performed for that as I can. And franchise cricket has taken a back seat."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Starc played for the Sydney Sixers in 2014\/15, and since then he has rejected several potential offers from franchise leagues across the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia have an extremely busy schedule this season as, following the conclusion of the month-long series against Sri Lanka, they have limited-overs series against Zimbabwe, New Zealand, India, England and West Indies as well as a ICC T20 World Cup at home in October-November this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They will also play Tests against the West Indies and South Africa before the BBL window, with a tour of India, away Ashes and the 50-over World Cup in India highlighting next year's calendar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n