Starc likely to miss World T20

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This photo taken on November 27, 2015 show Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Starc reacting in pain while bowling against New Zealand during the first day-night cricket Test match at the Adelaide Oval. Starc said on November 30 that it could be up to four weeks before he knows when he can bowl again after another injury setback in the Adelaide day-night Test. AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE / AFP / SAEED KHAN (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc is set to miss the World Twenty20 after confirmation he will require surgery on an ongoing ankle injury.

Starc, 25, suffered stress fractures in his right foot that ruled him out of Australia’s three-Test series against West Indies and upcoming limited-overs matches against India.

While he is sidelined with the foot injury, the left-armer will undergo surgery on his ankle to correct a problem he has been managing.

Cricket Australia confirmed on Thursday that Starc needed surgery, likely ruling him out of the World Twenty20 in March-April 2016.

“After discussions with specialists, and in consultation with Mitchell, we believe the best course of action would be for Mitchell to have the surgery for his ankle impingement now while he is currently laid off with the stress fracture in his foot,” said Cricket Australia physiotherapist David Beakley.

“His return to play timeframes will be clearer once the surgery is complete but it is unlikely that he will be available for the ICC World T20.”

Starc’s absence would be a huge blow to Australia, who have never won the ICC World T20.

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