Fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who played an important role in the victory of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), made a big statement. Australia's Starc has hinted that he may also skip one format to play more franchise cricket. Starc is the highest-paid player in IPL history. KKR bought Starc for the IPL 2024 season by paying Rs 24.75 crore. Starc performed strongly in the Qualifier-1 and final matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and played an important role in helping the team win the title.
Can retire from ODI
Starc, who avoided the lure of lucrative private leagues for almost a decade due to his commitment to the national team, has hinted that he may give up one format to include more franchise cricket in his schedule. Although the 34-year-old fast bowler did not reveal which format he wants to leave, considering that the next 50-over World Cup will be held in 2027, it is likely to be the ODI format.
Want to give priority to franchise cricket
Starc said, in the last nine years I have given priority to Australian cricket. I mostly opted out of these tournaments to give my body a rest and a chance to spend some time with my wife away from cricket, so that's been where my mind has been focused over the last nine years. I'm nearing the end of my career. One can retire from a format because there is still a lot of time till the next World Cup and whether I stop playing in that format or not, it will open doors for a lot of franchise cricket.
IPL helped in preparation for the World Cup
Starc said that this year's IPL helped him prepare for the T20 World Cup starting in America and West Indies from June 2. He said, T20 World Cup is the other side of the benefits of being held here. Some great players in a fantastic tournament and the preparation and success ahead of the T20 World Cup have been excellent. It is great that many players are in very good shape for the World Cup.
Starc hopes to play for KKR next year also
There is a mega auction to be held before the next season, but Starc is hopeful that he will play for KKR next year as well. He said, 'I don't know the program very well, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to come back next year and hopefully be seen in the KKR jersey again.' Starc, like many others, agreed that the impact player rule has led to big scores in the IPL and a big score like 270 will not be seen in the T20 World Cup. He said that he expects more help from the spinners in the T20 World Cup.
Rahul Gandhi Birthday: 'Rahul is the leader of the marginalized people', KC Venugopal's statement; Know who said what
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has received many congratulatory messages on his 54th birthday. From leaders of the Indy alliance to Congress leaders, everyone has wished him.
Bengal Violence: Focus on protecting the rights of minorities; India's blunt statement angered by Bangladesh's comment
India has given a befitting reply to Bangladesh for commenting on the violence in West Bengal. The Ministry of External Affairs took cognizance of Bangladesh's statement and said that the neighboring
UP: The SP team was stopped from going to Sambhal, Mata Prasad said- I have the right to go anywhere, DM refused just by calling.
The case of violence during the mosque survey in Sambhal, UP is gaining momentum. The delegation of the Samajwadi Party will go to Sambhal. SP issued a letter and informed about this. The delegation
Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli failed on his return to Ranji after 12 years, got out after scoring six runs, silence prevailed in the stadium
The match between Delhi and Railways in the Ranji Trophy is going on at Arun Jaitley Stadium. On the second day of the match, the second wicket of Delhi's first innings fell. After this, as soon as
Champions Trophy 2025: Gautam Gambhir finally broke his silence on Jasprit Bumrah's exclusion from Champions Trophy 2025, saying- 'I can't tell...'
Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to give any information on the return of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to international cricket. Bumrah was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025, on
Illegal construction is being removed near the temple in Sambhal, and house owners themselves are getting the balconies demolished.
The owner of a house located near the Shiv-Hanuman temple in Sambhal removed a portion of his house by covering it to prevent debris from falling on the temple and nearby buildings. The temple was
Stuntman SM Raju: Accident happened during shooting, stuntman SM Raju died; Actor Vishal came forward to help
Sad news has come from the South film industry. Well-known stunt artist SM Raju died during the shooting while performing a stunt. He was performing a stunt on the set of filmmaker PA Ranjit's
Tight security arrangements in the entire country before counting of votes, forces deployed at every nook and corner from Delhi-Mumbai to Srinagar
Only a few hours are left for the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Counting of votes will start from 8 am on Tuesday (June 4), the Election Commission has completed all the
Bahraich Violence: The biggest revelation so far in Bahraich violence, there would have been no ruckus if the officers had listened to the SO
The violence that took place during the Durga idol immersion in the Mahsi tehsil area of Bahraich district is the result of the negligence of the police officers. Hardi police station is located
'My daughter is innocent, Meghalaya police is framing her', on Sonam Raghuvanshi's arrest, father said- 'I will meet Amit Shah and...
After Sonam's arrest in the Indore Couple Case's Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, her father Devi Singh's statement has come. He has accused the police in this case and said that the police are making
