Mitchell Starc, the fast bowler from Australia, will return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after nearly nine years. He'll be a part of the 2024 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). A record-breaking amount of 24.70 crore was paid by KKR for Starc at an auction in December 2023. Being the most expensive player in IPL history, he became so. For the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Starc played in his final IPL match in 2015. A significant comeback for him is this.
Starc's IPL career
"It's been eight years, I think. Back to KKR where I supposed to be in 2018. It's always a bit of a circus when it is the best t20 league in the world. So yeah I look forward to it."
🗣️-Mitchell Starc pic.twitter.com/pGMF6pcm5P— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) March 16, 2024
Starc's IPL career has been filled with adventures. Due to personal matters, his original signing with KKR in 2018 was postponed. The left-arm pacer is eager to return to the highly competitive T20 league. He expressed his excitement about playing for KKR against new teams this season.
Looking forward to the next season
Mitchell Starc can't wait for IPL to start like all of us 🟣🔥💜pic.twitter.com/LhS00Lh1NN— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) March 16, 2024
In a chat with cricket.com.au, Starc talked about how excited he was for the upcoming IPL season and how exciting it is to play in the world's best T20 league. He was aware that the league had changed since his last job and was excited to work with his new coworkers at KKR. Starc called the IPL a "circus" and said he was ready to get back into the action on the pitch.
Seasons start, and what to expect
Starc is set to play his first IPL game since 2016 on March 23 when KKR plays Sunrisers Hyderabad at the famous Eden Gardens ground. The game will be a big deal for Starc because he wants to make a big impression on his new team right away. Because he has so much knowledge and skill, Starc will be very important for KKR as they try to win the 2024 IPL season.
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