‘He is such a different person off the field’ – Mitchell Starc talks on playing with Virat Kohli in RCB.
Australian pace sensation Mitchell Starc has expressed his excitement at joining the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a nine-year absence. Starc, who previously played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015, has been signed by KKR for a whopping 24.75 CR.
Starc shared his enthusiasm for the vibrant IPL atmosphere and passionate Indian crowds, eagerly anticipating his return to the league. He also reflected on his former teammate at RCB, Virat Kohli, providing insights into Kohli’s personality off the field. As fans eagerly anticipate Starc’s comeback, the stage is set for an electrifying display of cricket in the IPL
Starc said “I do remember fondly the couple of years that I had at the RCB alongside Virat. He was the captain as well. That was the first time I got to know him properly, particularly off the field. He is such a different person off the field. Such a humble and warm character off the field and then fiercely competitive on it. I remember that the most about him.”