Tuesday , December 24 2024

Mitchell Starc: Bad stats don't matter, Gambhir defends

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir focused more on team success than individual performance. Not only this but he also said that Mitchell Starc cannot be called a bad bowler due to his poor form in this IPL. Australia's Starc, bought by KKR for Rs 24 crore 75 lakh, has so far taken only two wickets at an average of 77 and has given runs at an average of more than 11 in all four matches. Gambhir defended him and said, 'Bad figures do not matter. Bowlers always have to face defeat in T20 cricket. We have won three out of four matches.

He cannot be a bad bowler or a good bowler in four matches.

Before the match against Lucknow Super Giants, Gambhir said, 'It is important to win in team games. We have won three out of four matches. Why can't I be happy with someone's performance? There are good and bad days in sports but the team's victory is important, he said, 'We got good results in the first four matches. We know what Stark can do. He cannot be a bad bowler or a good bowler in four matches. We know what he can do. He said, 'There is no reason to talk about individual performance. I think Starc played well. He will make an impact soon because he has been chosen for this.

Mitchell Starc's international career

34-year-old Mitchell Starc has played 89 Tests, 121 ODIs and 60 T20 matches for Australia. He has 358 wickets in Test, 236 wickets in ODI and 74 wickets in T20I. Mitchell Starc has taken 36 wickets in 31 matches played so far in the Indian Premier League.