VIDEO: “I throw faster than you” – When Starc sledged Harshit Rana
Starc and Harshit have played for KKR in IPL. Mitchell Starc & Harshit Rana (Photo Source: The first match of the five-match Test series is currently being played at Optus Stadium in Perth. India took a lead of 46 runs after scoring 150 runs in the first innings. Indian fast bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc on the Kangaroos. Bumrah took five wickets while debutant Harshit Rana took three wickets and Mohammed Siraj took two wickets. On the second day on Saturday, Australia’s first innings was reduced to 104 runs in 51.2 overs. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, as a tailender batsman, troubled the bowlers of the Indian team for a long time. Starc humorously ‘sledged’ Harshit during batting. The video of their ‘funny banter’ is fast going viral on social media. Mitchell Starc sledged Harshit Rana in a different way Let us tell you that India had taken seven wickets of Australia on the first day. On the second day, Alex Carey (21) and Nathan Lyon were also out early. It seemed that the Australian team would be all out even before 100 runs. But in the end, Starc batted carefully. When Harshit came to bowl in the 30th over, he bowled a bouncer to Starc. This bouncer hit Starc’s gloves. After this, Starc smiled and said, “I bowl faster than you.” I have a very good memory.” In fact, the Kangaroo pacer indicated that Harshit may also have to face a similar bouncer. Mitch Starc offers a little warning to Harshit Rana 😆#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/KoFFsdNbV2 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 23, 2024 Harshit was also seen laughing after Starc’s comment. Let us tell you that, both have played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024. Cricket fans are also reacting to Starc’s funny comment. A fan said, “Harshit’s reaction is so amazing.” Another wrote with a laughing emoji, “After that comment Harshit Rana is bowling very fast.” Another said, “Starc’s old partner is hitting the ball at a speed of 145 km per hour.”