File photo of Mitchell Starc.© BCCI
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Ramandeep Singh said Mitchell Starc has no injury concerns and is “available” for selection, even as the star pacer took part in only a light training session ahead of the IPL clash against Punjab Kings. . The Australian cricketer, who attracted a record bid, has not been able to make the kind of comeback he expected in the league after eight years as he has scored a lot of runs and taken only six wickets this season. The left-arm fast bowler reportedly injured the finger on his bowling hand during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Starc did not bowl in the nets in his two practice sessions ahead of their match against PBKS, while Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera was seen bowling heavily, leading to speculation that the Australian could be “rested”. .
But Ramandeep said that Starc is available for selection.
Ramandeep said, “Yes, he is available. It has to do with his workload management.” He said, “He is a legendary player. Cricket is a game of time. We cannot judge him by a few matches.”
The bowling unit has come under pressure due to Starc’s poor spell but Ramandeep said, “There has been no discussion on bowling.” “We just discuss about execution and planning and how to improve further. We don’t evaluate anyone in one or two matches.” With five wins from seven matches, KKR are second in the 10-team table and are in a good position to make the top two.
“We are going one game at a time. We are just focusing on the Punjab match, not thinking about finishing in the top two at the moment,” Ramandeep said.
He also credited team mentor Gautam Gambhir for his consistently good performances this season.
“There is a lot of clarity in everyone. It is only because of him that the team is performing so well. He is supporting everyone,” he said.
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