NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), came to the defence of Mitchell Starc, emphasising that the Australian pacer's recent struggles in the IPL do not define his abilities as a bowler. Despite Starc's underwhelming performance, Gambhir highlighted the importance of team success over individual brilliance.
Starc, who was acquired by KKR for a significant amount of Rs 24.75 crore, has faced criticism for his lackluster returns in the tournament. With just two wickets to his name at an average of 77 and an economy rate of 11 runs per over across four matches, Starc's form has been far from ideal.
