KKR: Is Mitchell Starc Battling With Injury?

Mitchell Starc, the most expensive auction selection for KKR, got 55 runs in his 3-overs against RCB on friday night. But in a significant disclosure, KS Bharat acknowledged that Starc was dealing with an injury, which resulted in a miserable performance.

After Karn Sharma hit three consecutive sixes against KKR's costliest auction purchase, Mitchell Starc, a renowned Australian pacer, in an exciting 223-run chase. RCB came dangerously close to pulling off an incredible victory.

Notably, Starc has struggled heavily this year with the ball despite fetching a massive INR 24.75 crore deal at the auction. He is routinely hit all over the ground, and the destruction done by the RCB's no. 9 hitter against Starc has further cast doubt on his future.

Update on Starc

But reports are projecting something different, KKR wicketkeeper KS Bharat stated that Mitchell Starc wasn't fully fit for the match against RCB. After the thrilling one-run victory, Bharat was speaking in the locker room about Starc's injury since the first over

Still, he got back up and carried on bowling. KKR was pleased with the stubbornness he showed yesterday, even though his performance might not have fully represented his potential.

Since Starc is a fast bowler, he is more prone to injuries than others, KKR could be in big danger this season if the problem is severe. Even though they are ranked second in the points table, the Knight Riders must improve their bowling section to guarantee a spot in the playoffs.