BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Mitchell Starc during an Australian nets session at The Gabba on December 13, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jason O'Brien/Getty Images)

Australian paceman Mitchell Starc has announced that he will not be taking part in the 2017 Indian Premier League, choosing instead to use the time to have a break from cricket.

Starc and the Royal Challengers Bangalore announced on Sunday that they had "mutually decided to discontinue their association," the fast bowler also decided to not enter the IPL auction, which will take place on Monday afternoon.

The 27-year-old will be giving up a playing contract worth in the region of one million dollars, he also missed last season due to injury.

Cricket Australia High Performance Manager Pat Howard said Starc will break after the upcoming Test series against India, then aim to return for the ICC Champions Trophy in June.

"Mitch has had a very big summer, bowling a high number of balls, and has managed extremely well considering the less than ideal preparation he had leading into the season with his left leg injury," Howard said.

"He still has a large workload to get through in the next six months with four Tests against India and then the ICC Champions Trophy after the player leave period in May.

"Following discussions with both Mitch, Royal Challengers Bangalore and our own medical staff it has been agreed that Mitch would benefit considerably from a break in cricket to allow him to fully rehabilitate and strengthen his body ahead of the Champions Trophy."