Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc's withdrawal from the Champions Trophy has led to a different kind of controversy. After this controversy, Starc's wife Alyssa Healy, who is herself the captain of the Australian women's team, had to come forward for clarification. Alyssa Healy has said that the reason for her husband Starc's withdrawal from the Champions Trophy is not family-related. Healy has also talked about her pregnancy.

Mitchell Starc recently played all 5 Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and 2 Test matches on the Sri Lanka tour. After this, he withdrew from the Champions Trophy team to be held on February 19. Cricket Australia has described the reason for his withdrawal as 'personal'. This has led to many discussions. Australia is already missing injured Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.

Alyssa Healy laughed on the Willow Talk podcast and said, 'Don't look at me. I don't know. I haven't talked to him about this yet.' She further said, 'I'm fine. Hades (Brad Haddin) has said that maybe I am pregnant. But I guarantee that it is not so.' 34-year-old Alyssa Healy is one of Australia's legendary cricketers. She has played 115 ODIs, 162 T20s, and 10 Test matches for Australia.

Selection committee chairman George Bailey said that Mitchell's absence from the team is disappointing, but it is also an opportunity for other players. The team respects Starc's decision. Steve Smith will captain Australia in the Champions Trophy. The team includes young bowlers like Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, and Sam Abbott. Aaron Hardy has been included in the team after the sudden retirement of all-rounder Marcus Stoinis.