Mitchell Starc remembers playing for the RCB with Virat Kohli, saying, “He is such a different person off the field.”

Mitchell Starc, an Australian fast bowling star, expressed his delight about rejoining the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a nine-year break. For an astounding 24.75 crore, KKR acquired Starc, who played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015.

Mitchell Starc talked about his old RCB teammate Virat Kohli while expressing his excitement for the intense Indian crowds and the thrilling IPL environment. Starc provided an overview of the off-field lifestyle of Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli, providing insights into his dynamic personality. As Starc prepares for his IPL return, fans are eager to see the on-field show.

“The few years I spent working with Virat at the RCB are definitely memories I cherish. He was also the captain. I had never really gotten to know him before, especially off the field, until then. Away from the pitch, he is such a different man. Extremely friendly and modest off the field, yet intensely competitive when it comes to sports. That’s the thing about him that I remember the most,” Starc remarked in a Star Sports promotional film.

Mitchell Starc will adorn Eden Gardens‘ stronghold

Making history at the IPL 2024 player auction, Mitchell Starc became the most expensive acquisition in the history of the competition. After teammate Pat Cummins, he became the second player to command a fee over Rs 20 crore when the Kolkata Knight Riders paid an incredible Rs 24.75 crore for his services.

Starc makes his ninth and last IPL arena appearance following a nine-year break in 2015. He made his comeback after an incredible 2023 in which he helped Australia win both the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup, with a notable victory over India in both finals. With a ton of experience and deadly pace, Starc will look to bolster the Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling unit in an effort to make a big impression next season.