Overview
- Mitchell Starc ripped through Rajasthan Royals with 4 for 40 in Delhi on Sunday, taking Player of the Match after halting a 160/2 surge.
- Starc joined late after an elbow layoff and has nine wickets in five games since debuting on May 1.
- Head coach Hemang Badani called him a role model and praised his work ethic, preparation and training.
- Badani said Starc mentors DC’s young quicks, sharing tips on reverse swing, lengths and how to respond when batters attack.
- Badani argued Cricket Australia controlled when Starc could join the IPL, noted similar limits for Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, and said DC now must beat Kolkata Knight Riders to keep playoff hopes alive.