‘He is such a different person off the field’: Mitchell Starc opines about this India star
Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowling superstar, expressed his delight about returning to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Kolkata Knight Riders after a nine-year break. Starc, who previously played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015, has been purchased by KKR for a stunning 24.75 crore.
Starc expressed his excitement for the electric IPL environment and the raucous Indian audiences, while also shedding light on his former RCB colleague Virat Kohli. Starc described Kohli’s off-field character, providing insights into the dynamic nature of the Indian cricket master. Fans eagerly anticipate the on-field spectacle as Starc prepares for his IPL homecoming.
“I do remember fondly the couple of years that I had at the RCB alongside Virat. He was the captain as well. That was the first time I got to know him properly, particularly off the field. He is such a different person off the field. Such a humble and warm character off the field and then fiercely competitive on it. I remember that the most about him,” Starc said in a promotional video for Star Sports.
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Mitchell Starc made history at the IPL 2024 player auction, becoming the most expensive buy in the tournament’s history. The Kolkata Knight Riders paid an astonishing Rs 24.75 crore for his services, making him the second player to receive more than Rs 20 crore, behind colleague Pat Cummins.
Starc’s comeback to the IPL comes after a nine-year absence, his previous appearance being in 2015. His comeback comes after a successful 2023, in which he helped Australia win the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup, most notably defeating India in both finals. Starc, who possesses lethal pace and a lot of experience, will want to strengthen the Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling arsenal in order to make a huge impact this season.
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