5 reasons why Mitchell Starc will be missed in Bangladesh

#1 The leader of the pack

Hazlewood has been exceptional but Starc has allowed him to be so

Fast bowlers hunt like wolves, in packs. Without the leader, they aren't the same kind of force and it is clear that Starc is Australia's strike bowler. Since Ryan Harris and Mitchell Johnson retired, Starc has allowed Australia to make a seamless transition courtesy his ability to excel as the leader.

His spell in bursts have allowed the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Peter Siddle, Jackson Bird and James Pattinson to settle down into their own rhythm. Although Hazlewood and Cummins do form a potent pace attack against Bangladesh, Starc's spearheading abilities will be missed. How effective Hazlewood is, with Starc not available to bowl in short spells, remains to be seen.