In the final of the Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets and won the trophy of this great tournament. For Kolkata Knight Riders, experienced fast bowler Mitchell Starc bowled very well in Qualifier 1 and the final and won the Player of the Match award.

Let us tell you, in the Indian Premier League 2024 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders included Mitchell Starc in their team for Rs 24.75 crore. The experienced fast bowler bowled very poorly in the initial matches of IPL 2024. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, he gave 100 runs in the first 8 overs without taking a wicket. Former Australian captain and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting made a big statement about this performance of Mitchell Starc.

Mitchell Starc said, ‘The expectations that come with the price tag also put a lot of pressure on the players. Mitchell Starc was not getting much help in the conditions in which he was bowling. The ball was not swinging much this year and the grounds were also very small. This is the reason why Starc did not get as much help in the beginning as was expected from him.’

Mitchell Starc’s bowling will be worth watching in T20 World Cup 2024: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting further said, ‘In the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, Mitchell Starc will trouble many batsmen with his speed. Mitchell Starc can leave his impact in the West Indies because fast bowlers get a lot of help here. If the ball swings even a little here, then Mitchell Starc can prove to be the most dangerous bowler from Australia.’

Let us tell you, the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is starting from June 2. Now Mitchell Starc will have his eyes on the upcoming tournament and he would like to perform well in it. Starc has always bowled very well in ICC events for Australia.