Australian quick bowler Mitchell Starc is undoubtedly one of many best pacers in modern-day cricket. The lanky paceman is understood for scintillating pace, utmost accuracy, and distinctive means to ship inch-perfect yorkers, no matter the codecs.
Apart from being a sure-shot match-winner for Australia, the left-armer can also be well-liked for not giving a lot consideration to franchise cricket. Be it the Big Bash League (BBL) or the Indian Premier League (IPL), Starc has typically skipped season after season to completely focus on his bowling within the worldwide circuit.
Recently, the New South Wales pacer opened up about denying the franchise cricket and stated his fundamental focus has at all times been enjoying for Australia, and his stance hasn’t modified a bit. Starc stated he has loved enjoying in T20 tournaments, however his fundamental aim has at all times been to be absolutely match to symbolize Australia within the worldwide enviornment.
In early 2018, Starc had joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) however was dominated out attributable to an harm. He then opted out of the 2022 IPL mega public sale, citing bubble fatigue as the rationale. Now, the left-arm pacer has confirmed that he is not going to play within the upcoming version of BBL as effectively. Notably, the 32-year-old final performed within the BBL for Sydney Sixers in 2014-15.
“I have always enjoyed the BBL when I have played it … but my approach with all franchise cricket hasn’t changed over the last seven years,” Starc stated forward of Australia’s second Test towards Sri Lanka, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
“My approach to the IPL, BBL, I have looked at the Australian schedule and wanting to be as fit and well-performed for that as I can. And franchise cricket has taken a back seat,” he added.
After the continued tour in Sri Lanka, Australia will play white-ball collection towards Zimbabwe, New Zealand, India, England and West Indies, in addition to the T20 World Cup at dwelling. Starc cited the schedule and additionally stated he likes to spend time along with his household.
“The schedule in the next 18 months is ridiculous. I will always keep Australian cricket front of mind, and then franchise cricket (second). I also like spending time at home and seeing my wife (Australian women’s team wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy),” Starc added additional.