Australia‘s proficient left-arm quick bowler, Mitchell Starc, has expressed his sturdy want to rejoin the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2024 season, marking his return to the match after an eight-year hiatus. Starc’s final IPL look was in 2015 when he represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Starc’s journey within the IPL
Nevertheless, accidents and his busy worldwide commitments with the Australian cricket group have saved him away from cash-rich league motion. Though he briefly joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018, an damage compelled him to withdraw prematurely. Regardless of contemplating comebacks prior to now, Starc persistently prioritized his nationwide duties. The 33-year-old all through his 27 IPL appearances, has secured a formidable tally of 34 wickets whereas sustaining an financial system price of seven.17.
The motivation behind the comeback
In a latest dialog on the Willow Discuss Cricket Podcast, Starc emphasised the potential of IPL participation as a superb option to put together for the upcoming T20 World Cup, set for June subsequent yr.
“Look, it’s been eight years. I’m positively going again subsequent yr. Amongst different issues, it’s an excellent lead-up to the T20 World Cup. So, it’s a very good alternative to see if anybody’s within the IPL, which then leads into the T20 World Cup. And it’s considerably of a quiet winter subsequent yr, compared to this winter, so I believe it’s an ideal alternative to place my identify in,” Starc mentioned.
Additionally READ: Australia’s batting coach names Mitchell Marsh amongst 3 contenders for the opening slot at ODI World Cup 2023
Ambitions past the IPL
Nonetheless, the speedster’s aspirations prolong past the IPL as he eagerly anticipates the forthcoming World Cup in India.
“Clearly, we wish to carry out properly within the World Cup. Following that, we’ve a sequence of 5 Take a look at matches right here in Australia. Moreover, I haven’t had the chance to play a Take a look at in New Zealand but, so I hope to be a part of that tour and embrace that problem,” the Baulkham Hills-born cricketer added.
Take a look at cricket: The last word format
Alongside his IPL aims, Starc, who boasts 82 Take a look at caps for Australia, stays steadfast in his pursuit of attaining the exceptional milestone of 100 Take a look at appearances for his nation.
“I strive to not look too far forward with something, not simply get to 100 [Tests], I’d prefer to be adequate to be picked for 100 Exams, and then you definately have a look at the one-day format, it’s type of 4 years in between World Cups, so the place do I see myself in that blend? However I’ve bought to get to the tip of this World Cup first,” Starc concluded.
