Starc, who has requested privacy around his decision, had sought some discomfort in the last stages of the second test in Galle.
“We understand and respect Mitch’s decision,” said selectors George Bailey. “Mitch is deeply respected for his commitment to the International cricket and the priority that gives him Australia.
“His well -documented ability to play through pain and adversity, as well as the opportunities to resign in other parts of his career to put his country first. Someone else to leave a brand in the tournament.”
Smith will face the captaincy instead of Cummins and Marsh took Australia to a 2-0 victory in the series of tests against Sri Lanka.
Fraser-McGurk, which averages 17.40 of five ODI, but finished the BBL with 95 of 46 balls for renegades of Melbourne, provides another first-order option in the absence of swamp, while the left arm Johnson is as close as possible in a taste From -to Starc, although he doesn’t have two hate wickt. The Round of Leg Sangha, who was already in Sri Lanka with the testing team as a development player, joins Adam Zampa as a second frontline spinner.
“The team has changed significantly during the last month of some premature injuries and the withdrawal of Marcus Stainis,” Bailey said. “The advantage of that is that we have been able to call players who have had international exhibition and success in the last 12 months.
“A strong nucleus of some of our most experienced players will provide a solid base in our attempt to win this edition of the Champions Trophy. We have a variety of options to shape the XI game within the tournament, depending on the opposition and the conditions that We face. “
Australia will prepare for the Champions Trophy with two hate against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday and Friday. His first tournament match is against England on February 22 followed by South Africa (February 25) and Afghanistan (February 28).
Australian champions trophy squad
Steve Smith (Capt), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa
