Delhi Capitals’ left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc is focused on regaining his T20 form as the team gears up to play Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. With eight points and a four-game losing streak, Delhi Capitals need to turn things around to stay in the playoffs race. Starc, who joined the team recently, has already taken three wickets in two matches.
Starc expressed his readiness for the challenge, mentioning that it took him a game to adjust to T20 cricket again. He emphasized the importance of executing various skills required in the format and highlighted the need to stay ahead of the batters by being unpredictable in the powerplay overs. Starc stressed the significance of taking wickets early to control the run flow.
Reflecting on the pitch conditions in New Delhi, Starc emphasized the need for adaptability due to the varying surfaces at the venue. He noted the importance of quickly adapting to the conditions to improve their performance at home. Starc, who previously won the IPL with KKR, emphasized the team’s need to approach each game with their best efforts to break their home ground jinx.
KKR’s wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi acknowledged the importance of every upcoming game for their playoff chances. He highlighted the team’s progress and the need to assess the pitch quickly during the match. Raghuvanshi, who has experience playing in New Delhi, emphasized the importance of team communication and focusing on contributing to the team’s success.
