Mitchell Starc Declares Full Fitness for T20 World Cup 2024 After Dominant IPL Season
Mitchell Starc, the Australian paceman, Has announced he is fit and raring to go for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after a successful and busy IPL stint. Starc, who represented Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcased the talent and fitness he possesses over a two-month-long season where one of the major challenges was to deal with relentless heatwave.
Mitchell Starc was a beast in the IPL 2024. He ended the season as one of the top bowlers in that regard too, taking 17 wickets in 13 matches. He bowled his best to date, returning figures of 4/33 against Mumbai Indians and proving that he could provide timely wickets for his side. Starc bowled with an economy rate of 10.61, which showed his ability to keep a check on the run-flow in tough circumstances everywhere
The 34-year-old left-arm paceman paid most of his $2.98 million price tag back in fine style, in the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad he took 2 wickets for only 14 runs. His showed the way as the title slipped from Hyderabad’s grasp, skittling out SRH for 113. Mitchell Starc inspired Kolkata Knight Riders with his opening spell and inswing bowling in the power play and crushed SRH with his line and pace.
In the boiling heatwave with daytime temperatures rising above 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit), Starc maintained great fitness and workload management. The left-arm quick said that having played for a long time already helped him adapt to the testing conditions better, especially in formats like Test cricket. “My body is fine. I have played enough cricket to deal with those things. T20 is not as taxing as Test cricket,” Starc had said to reporters.
With an eye on the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies starting June 1, Starc is hopeful of what lies ahead. The cooler climes of the West Indies were something he looked forward to after his time in India. Australia play their first match on June 6, against Oman, and Starc is likely to be central to their campaigns as well
Well, Starc’s cricketing journey has been one to be envious of. He had been a hit on his IPL debut in 2014 with his searing pace and lethal swing, going on to play 41 matches taking 51 wickets at an average of 22. His best-ever bowling performance in the IPL is 4/15 hinting towards his ability of single-handedly steering games.
Starc is also a key member of the Australian bowling line-up on the international stage. He was the top wicket-taker of Australia in their victorious 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign and he then went on to stamp his authority in the 2019 World Cup too. This makes him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket for his ability to perform under pressure.
The Australian outfit will feel galvanized following Mitchell Starc’s announcement of being fit ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. His remarkable season in the IPL, performances when it mattered most, and a seamless transition to extreme conditions bring him closer to yet another unforgettable chapter. Starc will be watched closely by fans and cricket analysts as he spearheads Australia’s quest for T20 World Cup victory.
