‘Beta umar ke saath tu bhi aayega IPL main, yaad rakhiyo’ – Fans react as Mitchell Starc reveals reason behind skipping IPL

Mitchell Starc, the Australian pacer, made comments about forgoing the IPL to concentrate on international cricket, saying he would want to play 100 Test matches for Australia. Starc played for RCB in the Indian Premier League IPL for two seasons between 2014 and 2015, and he had a respectable record there. In 27 games over the span of two seasons, the left-arm bowler took 34 wickets. Despite being purchased by Kolkata for 9.4 crores at the 2018 IPL auction, Starc never participated in any games for the team.

The 33-year-old has purposefully avoided the auction ever since in an effort to extend his international career.  Despite the excellent money in the IPL, Starc said his goal is to play for Australia in 100 games. 

I’d love to play 100 Test matches: Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc spoke to cricket.com.au and said, “To choose not to do certain things to prolong playing for Australia, I’ve tried to be smart about that. Yeah, the money’s nice, but I’d love to play 100 Test matches. Whether I get there or not, I don’t know, but that would be a nice one to tick off. Hopefully, there’s a little bit left in me.”

The left-arm pacer also spoke about how it is tough for bowlers to play three formats for more than a decade. He said, “To play three formats for over 10 years, it’s been a lot of pain along the way, but I’m grateful I’ve gotten that far. Whilst I’ve tried to add to the bow, as soon as I lose airspeed, there’s going to be someone chasing me. Once that next left-armer is coming through, yeah, I’m sure I’ll know when I know.” 

When Starc was having a difficult time in international cricket, he frequently received criticism in the media. The 33-year-old said that it had an impact on him in the past, but he is handling it a lot better now. He said, “That (media criticism) might have bothered me a few years ago, but I’ve certainly settled on a happy place where it doesn’t bother me anymore.”

Fans react as Mitchell Starc reveals reason behind skipping IPL: –

Mitchell Starc said, "I've tried to be smart to prolong playing for Australia. The money is nice, yeah, but I'd love to play 100 Test matches". (To Cricket Australia). pic.twitter.com/fzyHLhHAEt

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 6, 2023

everyone knows Mitchell Starc is injury prone and he has already spoiled 2 world cup by playing unfit

stokes, morgan >>> starc
they leaved captaincy of white ball cricket for betterment of their teams

starc is like indian players who dont leave until thrown out of team

— ગુજરાતીમાં (@GujaratiTalk) June 6, 2023

All cricketers are running after financial incentives and this man embraced valor. National pride in its truest essence outweighs the lure of monetary rewards.
Respect  🫡

— Qammer Majid (@al_qammer) June 6, 2023

Is that's why you were dropped in the most important match of Australia in 2022 WC?

— Harshad 🇮🇳 (@HBJ3221) June 6, 2023

Starc's passion and dedication to playing for Australia is inspiring. Money may come and go, but the honor of playing 100 Test matches is priceless. 🔥🏏 See my homepage plz

— R Johnston (@RJohnst57128404) June 6, 2023

Starc's dedication to playing 100 Test matches for Australia without letting money sway him is admirable and refreshing. True passion for the game! 🔥🏏 Check my bio plz

— 🍪SARITAWESTON🍪 (@saritawest47346) June 6, 2023

Brilliant to say Country first and not some clubs

— Jaganath (@MattersTalent) June 6, 2023

Worldcup year and you'll see beast Starc unleashing.

— Yasin patel (@yasinrelay) June 6, 2023

His wife would make money by playing in leagues and this guy in international

Warra a couple goal

— Aray (@spry_soul) June 6, 2023

Best left arm pacer in the world

— Govind Nishad (@klassyrahulfans) June 6, 2023

I think since he changed his gather at delivery, his consistency and strike ability has been world class

— Matty J 💉x5 (@Emjay0507) June 6, 2023

Shami, Siraj should learn from him

— Mr Om🌬️ (@MrOm14852020) June 6, 2023

And there is some players like @JofraArcher @Jaspritbumrah93

— MATRIX (@ViratTo04845242) June 6, 2023

Yes, he is a man of culture 👏

— Ayush Chauhan (@AyushCh96342129) June 6, 2023