Mitchell Starc, the Australian fast bowler, expressed his admiration for KL Rahul, the Indian cricket star, and shared his excitement about playing alongside him in the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both players were acquired by the Delhi Capitals in the IPL auction last year. Starc praised Rahul as a versatile player who has excelled in various roles for the Indian team, including opening the batting, keeping wickets, and playing in the middle order. Despite Rahul currently being out of contention in India’s T20I and Test teams, he played a crucial role in India’s recent victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy, contributing significantly with the bat. Starc also discussed the perceived advantage that India had in the Champions Trophy by not having to travel for the tournament, stating that players from other teams have opportunities to play in Dubai frequently during T20 leagues. He emphasized the competitive nature of franchise cricket and the exposure it provides to players worldwide.
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