Mitchell Starc revealed that Josh Hazlewood was sidelined due to a stomach bug during Australia's tour. Starc admitted Australia felt short-staffed in the bowling department because of Hazlewood's illness, suggesting they could have used another bowler. He addressed concerns surrounding Nathan Lyon’s absence from the team, offering insight into the team’s selection strategy. Starc confirmed Lyon wasn't dropped due to performance issues but strategic reasons. He specifically mentioned Lyon's omission being part of managing workloads during a busy schedule. This situation highlights the challenges teams face when navigating illness and rotation policies during international tours. This adds another layer of complexity to Australia’s campaign in their current tour location.