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'I can't really pick any holes in their side.'

'They might just surprise everyone.'

India begin their bid to win the ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday but will do so without their No.1 pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

They need to play better shots, not more of them.

The tournament runs from February 19 to March 9.

'If you're not prepared to do the hard yards, you're not going to improve.'

'That should never be said.'

Starc, 35, will not be sharing a reason for his decision and has asked for privacy.

'He's been brilliant for us.'