KKR release Mitchell Starc from his IPL contract

[Ankit_sharma03]

Pace ace Mitchell Starc is unlikely to feature in next year's Indian Premier League after he was released by his club Kolkata Knight Riders via text message

Starc was picked up by KKR in last year's IPL auction for a whopping $1.8 million but missed the 2018 season with a leg injury sustained at the back end of the infamous South Africa Test tour.

The left-armer will miss out on another lucrative pay day unless he nominates for next season's auction that is set to be staged next month, reportedly December 16 in Goa.

But it's more likely Starc will forgo the IPL to rest up ahead of a grueling winter of cricket in the UK where the World Cup and Ashes will be played back to back over a six-month period.

 

"I got a text message two days ago from the owners of Kolkata saying I've been released from my contract," Starc told reporters in Sydney. 

"At the moment I'll be home in April.

"I obviously didn't go last year with my tibia injury and it was a great opportunity to freshen the body up, let everything heal by itself.

"I guess barring a little niggle in my hammy I've felt pretty good with my body and my strength and the rest of it.

"That little period of time has really paid off for the body. If I don't play the IPL next year it's a good opportunity to freshen up for a massive six months of cricket in the UK."

 

The reason behind KKR's de-listing of Starc is thought to be because of the uncertainty around the quick's availability.

With the World Cup a major focus for Australia, Cricket Australia is expected to limit how much its players will feature in the tournament with an eye to keep them fresh for the 50-over showpiece event.

 

Due to the tight window between the end of the IPL and the World Cup, it's understood the Board of Control for Cricket in India is trying to push the start of the IPL as forward as possible.

That would mean a start in mid-March as opposed to the traditional season launch in April, with a finish around mid-May. The first match of the World Cup takes place on May 30 in London.

It's believed IPL owners have until tomorrow to tell their players if they intend to keep or release them for the upcoming season, with a host of Australians set to be impacted.

Allrounder Marcus Stoinis is likely to play some part in the IPL after he was traded from Kings XI Punjab to Royal Challengers last month.

 

Link- https://www.cricket.com.au/news/mitchell-starc-australia-ipl-released-contract-kolkata-knight-riders-world-cup/2018-11-14?fbclid=IwAR06c2X_A-15DxDAUqy15V9Vr8Pfg3KdM3GVtsDN1_33pv53W35JizdWabA

[sandeep]

Smart move.  Guy is hardly available to the franchise and with the WC coming up the Aus board was already putting pressure on its top bowlers to skip IPL or only play a few games.  

 

Cut him, free up the cash and get alternatives who will be fully committed to the IPL.  Shannon Gabriel - is he already with an IPL team?

[Deleted_User_1]

Don’t expect our maharathis to rest up for the World Cup. They want to get the ausses fresh and juicy for English Summer Massacre!

[velu]

1 million dollar gone in the wind  

[Sgattick10]

9 minutes ago, velu said:

1 million dollar gone in the wind  

Serves King Kong right 

[rkt.india]

42 minutes ago, velu said:

1 million dollar gone in the wind  

How? Starc didn't or won't get a single penny as he did not play a single game for KKR.  He was not available last year. 

[velu]

7 minutes ago, rkt.india said:

How? Starc didn't or won't get a single penny as he did not play a single game for KKR.  He was not available last year. 

meant starc will be missing 1 million ..

he was bit unprofessional when he pulled out of his contract with rcb in 2017

[velu]

"The IPL is a lovely bonus on the pay packet but if I miss that to play more Test matches, I'm taking that option."

 - starc