Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is likely to feature in the IPL for the first time since 2015 after deciding to put his name in the auction ahead of the 2024 edition. Starc feels an IPL's limited period experience before the T20 World Cup in June next year makes a lot of sense
Updated On: 2023-09-07 01:16 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
Mitchell Starc always prioritised playing for his country over IPL matches. He has played two seasons for Royal Challengers Banglore under the captaincy of Virat Kohli
In 2014, Mitchell Starc played 14 IPL matches in which he bowled 322 deliveries conceding 402 runs and picking 14 wickets. He had the best bowling figures of 2 for 21 runs that year against Rajasthan Royals. In this, he was awarded with the "Man of the Match" award
In 2015, the Australian speedster played 13 IPL matches in which he bowled 258 balls leaking 291 runs. He picked 20 wickets which included 1 four-wicket haul. His best bowling figures were 4 wickets for 15 runs against Kings XI Punjab
Starc has represented Australia in 82 test matches and he hopes that he completes playing 100 test matches for his country. He has 333 wickets including fourteen 5 wicket hauls and two 10 wicket haul
Starc said, "I don't want to look too far ahead with anything but I hope to do well in the 50-over World Cup 2023 in India"
