Mitchell Starc pulls out of IPL to prepare for Test series against Bangladesh

[Convict]

Cricket Australia has today advised that Mitchell Starc will not play for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League and will instead undertake a period of rehabilitation and strength leading into the ICC Champions Trophy in June.

Subsequently, Starc and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have come to a mutual decision to discontinue their association this season.

Cricket Australia Executive General Manager Pat Howard said: “Mitch has had a very big summer, bowling a high number of balls, and has managed extremely well considering the less than ideal preparation he had leading into the season with his left leg injury.

“He still has a large workload to get through in the next six months with four Tests against India and then the ICC Champions Trophy after the player leave period in May.

“Following discussions with both Mitch, Royal Challengers Bangalore and our own medical staff it has been agreed that Mitch would benefit considerably from a break in cricket to allow him to fully rehabilitate and strengthen his body ahead of the Champions Trophy,” said Howard.

Mitchell Starc said: “At this point in time after a long summer and with a big tour of India still ahead I think it is in my best interests, both physically and mentally, for me to have a break, spend time with my family and take the opportunity to work on getting back to full fitness.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Bangalore and I certainly hope to be back playing for them in the future and wish them all the best in this year’s IPL,” said Starc.

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At this stage in his career the right decision.

He's played a lot of cricket recently and after a four test tour of India needs a good rest before Bangladesh.

 

[Hitman]

Takes a lot of commitment to do what he has done. I know for sure I wouldn't have done it if I were in his shoes.

 

[Hasan123]

Very good decision. He has played enough ipl, shouldn't risk his body and career for a big pay cheque.

 

[Tekcirc]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket...t/news-story/cf0b3dae9d8e61d491fc49290521c70a



At this stage in his career the right decision.

He's played a lot of cricket recently and after a four test tour of India needs a good rest before Bangladesh.

[MENTION=130260]Executioner[/MENTION] [MENTION=142949]SunRay[/MENTION] : This is the earned respect Bangladesh gets when you improve.

 

[Sherlock]

Well played Starc...

 

[yasir]

I am surprised by this decision, that's lot of money for him and he is at the peak of his career...He is a fast bowler and that too not an ordinary one, he bowls at 150 clicks, means his peak will be much shorter, he is not going to fetch that kind of money 5 years from now...Test series that too against BD, really?? - Its easy for batsmen to make such decision, their peak last much longer than super fast bowlers like Strac, who is also injury prone...

It's not a very wise decision, does not make much sense, somebody has emotionally charged him, let the guy earn some money, before he gets injured

 

[Kaiser_Soze]

[MENTION=130260]Executioner[/MENTION] [MENTION=142949]SunRay[/MENTION] : This is the earned respect Bangladesh gets when you improve.

Well the article only says general rehabilitation time off due to increased workload

 

[super hitter]

[MENTION=130260]Executioner[/MENTION] [MENTION=142949]SunRay[/MENTION] : This is the earned respect Bangladesh gets when you improve.

they deserve it honestly.

Starc makes a decision that professional tennis players like nadal and federer make, IPL doesn't have enough for the bowlers so no surprises

 

[Cricfan4eva]

I would be surprised if he's chosen tests over IPL without any due compensation.

Anyhow, smart move. He's young and he's settling into test. Being a key part of LOI side, something has to give in, if CA have ensured he choses tests over IPL, good on them.

 

[Varun]

Good stuff.

Bangladesh is a banana peel for Australia and they had better not slip up.

 

[aniket1911]

That's a whack load of moolahs to sacrifice, Bangladeshi fans must be elated to hear this. Hope, CA will compensate him somehow but then again, looking at great Australian struggle in sub continent and what happened to England in Bangladesh, seems a rather intelligent decision.

 

[Convict]

I would be surprised if he's chosen tests over IPL without any due compensation.

Anyhow, smart move. He's young and he's settling into test. Being a key part of LOI side, something has to give in, if CA have ensured he choses tests over IPL, good on them.

That's a whack load of moolahs to sacrifice, Bangladeshi fans must be elated to hear this. Hope, CA will compensate him somehow but then again, looking at great Australian struggle in sub continent and what happened to England in Bangladesh, seems a rather intelligent decision.

Well I'm not sure sure about financial compensation but CA national contracts are worth more more than IPL contracts so its a much easier decision for Australian (and English) players than other nations.

Starc would be earning well over 2 million a year from CA but 1 million is still a pretty big sacrifice.

 

[Bewal Express]

Can imagine a PK player doing that? They sacrificed self respect for a few thousand.

 

[soso_killer]

Not even the likes of AB have done that. Kudos to the young lad for not sacrificing his country for a quick buck.

The world’s premier fast bowler has pulled out
of this year’s Indian Premier League, deciding
that resting his body for the national cause is
more important than a seven-figure pay
cheque at Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Wasn't aware he was the #1 Test bowler though. That's a new development.

 

[JaDed]

Just read about it,shouldn't be compared to other players(except English) as Starc earns a lot,still good on him.

 

[Slog]

Shows progress of Bangla and how teams are starting to take them seriously

 

[Tekcirc]

they deserve it honestly.

Starc makes a decision that professional tennis players like nadal and federer make, IPL doesn't have enough for the bowlers so no surprises

Yup, but the Tiger fans simply jump several milestones declaring their players as ATG or their team as champions only losing because of conspiracies.
They always demand the respect for their team instead of waiting for the team to earn it.

 

[spade]

Good for him and Australia, the only decent prospect who can help Australia, manage a few respectable wins in future given how quickly their standards have fallen.

 

[Pollack]

I don't think it has anything to do with Bangladesh. The decision I suspect is of long term. I think we wouldn't see Starc in IPL anytime soon.He probably wants to extend his international career and hence the decision.

 

[R0H1T]

I don't think it has anything to do with Bangladesh. The decision I suspect is of long term. I think we wouldn't see Starc in IPL anytime soon.He probably wants to extend his international career and hence the decision.

Yeah much like Johnson in 2008~2013 time frame.

 

[MMHS]

Daar gaya.

But hope, he doesn't skip BD tour for preparation of Ashes

 

[R0H1T]

Daar gaya.
But hope, he doesn't skip BD tour for preparation of Ashes

Jo Dar Gaya Samjo Ghar Gaya

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I don't think it has anything to do with Bangladesh. The decision I suspect is of long term. I think we wouldn't see Starc in IPL anytime soon.He probably wants to extend his international career and hence the decision.

What? When I said the same thing about Shami skipping IPL to prolong his intl career you guys were jumping on me. This is a good example of hypocrisy though.

 

[aniket1911]

I don't think it has anything to do with Bangladesh. The decision I suspect is of long term. I think we wouldn't see Starc in IPL anytime soon.He probably wants to extend his international career and hence the decision.

If that's the case then the concept of make hay while the sunshine is lost on some Aussies. Losing out on 1 million $ for just two months is no easy decision.

Personally I don't think, bowling four overs in 14 matches is too much a load even with all the travelling involved. I think it's a way to counter weariness after long Indian tour and he will be back next season.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Not even the likes of AB have done that. Kudos to the young lad for not sacrificing his country for a quick buck.

Wasn't aware he was the #1 Test bowler though. That's a new development.

Kudos to Starc for choosing his national team over mickey mouse league. He probably understands that these leagues are useless if you are not an international star. And to become an international star you actually have to be fit to play and perform against intl teams.

 

[super hitter]

Yup, but the Tiger fans simply jump several milestones declaring their players as ATG or their team as champions only losing because of conspiracies.
They always demand the respect for their team instead of waiting for the team to earn it.

let Tamim, Shakib, Mushfiqur and a few more to retire and then see...there domestic structure is even more weaker than that of PAkistan's

 

[aniket1911]

Well I'm not sure sure about financial compensation but CA national contracts are worth more more than IPL contracts so its a much easier decision for Australian (and English) players than other nations.

Starc would be earning well over 2 million a year from CA but 1 million is still a pretty big sacrifice.

Still that's like losing 33% of your estimated annual earning. I think, England losing a test to Bangladesh and weariness after the Indian tour must have factored in his decision making.

 

[Tekcirc]

let Tamim, Shakib, Mushfiqur and a few more to retire and then see...there domestic structure is even more weaker than that of PAkistan's

They are producing better players : Mustafizur is a genuine bowlers. Sabbir and Mominul are not bad. They should be better than Zimbabwe of 90s soon.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Looks like Australians unnecessarily taking Bangladesh seriously Though,it is a good move for himself.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

let Tamim, Shakib, Mushfiqur and a few more to retire and then see...their domestic structure is even more weaker than that of PAkistan's

Most people will disagree with you who know well about the structure of domestic cricket of both country. And I am sure you don't any idea about Bangladesh domestic structure. And also our board are far more professional and proactive than yours and also earning lots of money and spending lots of on domestic and our govt are directly assisting them for everything. Say something after knowing bro. Chill.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Yup, but the Tiger fans simply jump several milestones declaring their players as ATG or their team as champions only losing because of conspiracies.
They always demand the respect for their team instead of waiting for the team to earn it.

Not all of us bro. There are some this type of fans in every side.

 

[Tekcirc]

Not all of us bro. There are some this type of fans in every side.

I know bro, but the percentage of such fans are not small to be called fringe as to be ignored.

 

[King Kong]

Very poor decision. It's not as if world cup was around the corner for him to concentrate fully on it. It's not like he can earn millions every year, especially being a express fast bowler his peak and form are going to be transitory any way. He needs to make as much money as he can while being in demand.

 

[Slog]

Very poor decision. It's not as if world cup was around the corner for him to concentrate fully on it. It's not like he can earn millions every year, especially being a express fast bowler his peak and form are going to be transitory any way. He needs to make as much money as he can while being in demand.

Not true

If he can operate at even 60-70% capacity of today he will have contracts lined up

Don't forget crocks like Tait were getting deals way after they were done with top level international cricket

Mitch Johnson is still an IPL regular and other pacers also played till late

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Respect.

Shows there are still cricketers who value Test cricket. He could have easily made extra money playing a few T20's but instead opted to work on his test match bowling (in which he isn't the best yet).

 

[aloo paratha]

Good on him. When your body can't take all of this, the T20 leagues are the ones that should go, not international matches.

 

[aloo paratha]

Looks like Australians unnecessarily taking Bangladesh seriously Though,it is a good move for himself.

Shakib and Mehedi will destroy their batting.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Good decision.

Shami and Ashwin should also pull out if it means they would recover well.

And all others who are not 100%.

Aussies and Indians are well paid enough that 1 IPL season won't hurt them too bad.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Ok Starc is pulling out as a precautionary measure.

I see.....his choice but one can see his point of view.

 

[Convict]

Very poor decision. It's not as if world cup was around the corner for him to concentrate fully on it. It's not like he can earn millions every year, especially being a express fast bowler his peak and form are going to be transitory any way. He needs to make as much money as he can while being in demand.

He does though.

 

[sam_ahm]

Good decision, he has a long season ahead, there is Champions Trophy coming up as well, I feel Starc simply doesn't wan't to mess it up by getting injured.

 

[Syed1]

IPL is a boring low quality league because it doesn't have big ticket players.


#Indian fan's logic

#how does it feel when shoe is on other foot

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Shakib and Mehedi will destroy their batting.

If the pitch assist them

 

[Pollack]

What? When Iyod the same thing about Shami skipping IPL to prolong his intl career you guys were jumping on me. This is a good example of hypocrisy though.

Skipping IPL and some other leagues would definitely help for an out and out fast bowler. But you cannot expect players to do so. I am not sure if I was the one who jumped on you. Check again it might be Ashok dinda Your hate for IPL makes people assume things about reasons you give being really sensible.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Skipping IPL and some other leagues would definitely help for an out and out fast bowler. But you cannot expect players to do so. I am not sure if I was the one who jumped on you. Check again it might be Ashok dinda Your hate for IPL makes people assume things about reasons you give being really sensible.

May be it was daactar sahab. Anyway I liked your dinda example.

 

[Pollack]

If that's the case then the concept of make hay while the sunshine is lost on some Aussies. Losing out on 1 million $ for just two months is no easy decision.

Personally I don't think, bowling four overs in 14 matches is too much a load even with all the travelling involved. I think it's a way to counter weariness after long Indian tour and he will be back next season.

Actually it doesn't take much for fast bowler to get fringe injuries. Workload is not much but injury threats are always around.And it would be pretty disappointing if someone acquires career threatening injury in some meaningless IPL game which people will forget the next week.

 

[King Kong]

Not true

If he can operate at even 60-70% capacity of today he will have contracts lined up

Don't forget crocks like Tait were getting deals way after they were done with top level international cricket

Mitch Johnson is still an IPL regular and other pacers also played till late

Johnson, Tait don't get millions like Starc can get now. $200-300 at max.

 

[Executioner]

let Tamim, Shakib, Mushfiqur and a few more to retire and then see...there domestic structure is even more weaker than that of PAkistan's

Bangladesh's current FC structure is "better" than that of Pakistan's and this was the opinion of many Pakistan cricket fans. BD has 2 FC tournaments right now, our domestics are no more picnics. We have BPL, DPL, BCL which are all highly competitive and also NCL where a large pool of players participate.

And Shakib, Tamim, Mushfiq have around 10 more years of cricket left in them and all of them are "extremely" fit. And in 10 years time we will definitely churn out some quality players. Even off late we have unearthed some quality cricketers like Sabbir, Fizz, Miraz and Soumya(in LOIs). Many more in the pipeline.

It must also be added that our U-19 team last year came 3rd in the previous world cup which means that there is plenty of talent coming through junior levels.

[MENTION=130260]Executioner[/MENTION] [MENTION=142949]SunRay[/MENTION] : This is the earned respect Bangladesh gets when you improve.

Bangladesh has displayed bits of brilliance here and there in tests, which was nearly enough to beat England in a series so Australia wants to be safe because losing to Bangladesh is going to be an insult but morei mportantly bump to their ranking.

 

[Executioner]

I don't get why in every thread related to Bangladesh we have a talk about "bangladesh fans".

FGS Bangladesh is still a developing team and this is the era of "social media". All subcontinental fans are passionate and dependant on cricket as there isn't too many other sports to look at in particular. This applies more so to Bangladesh. India and Pakistan have 70 years of test history. Bangladesh has 17. And by providing a media you are definite going to stir up a lot of banters.

Now if the roles were reversed, I am sure the same could have been said about Indian and Pakistan fans. But over the years, India and Pak have become established or developed cricketing nations as we would say and also with the the years the fans have matured.

So putting fingers on our fans is pointless. I don't see experts, cricket boards, players ever complain about that. Infact, they love the enthusiasm. They don't mind BD fans hyping their fans. Every cricketer understands the value of die hard fans, even if they are blinded. Would you rather want fans like BDeshis who show up in big numbers and scream, or WIndian fans who don't care anymore, although I sympathize with their fans.

 

[Hasan123]

Wasn't even aware that Australia were facing Bangladesh.

 

[aloo paratha]

If the pitch assist them

Most likely will, seeing how the England series was.

 

[Convict]

Be afraid Banglabros.

There is another threat biding time for this series

 

[princeuk]

Wowzers, It goes to show some people actually put cricket ahead of money, good on him.

 

[Executioner]

Be afraid Banglabros.

There is another threat biding time for this series

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We have the Fizz. He can turn the ball more than your spinners(infact more than ours too)

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Wasn't even aware that Australia were facing Bangladesh.

In Bangladesh too. It is the due test series which the boycotted due to security concern if I am not wrong.

 

[Convict]

In Bangladesh too. It is the due test series which the boycotted due to security concern if I am not wrong.

Yeah. The British government told the Australian government that there was a specific threat against Australians in Bangladesh and the Australian government told CA.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Yeah. The British government told the Australian government that there was a specific threat against Australians in Bangladesh and the Australian government told CA.

Now they are coming(hopefully) as the British gov't assured them about the security arrangements of BD they experienced in their last tour. Aussies are convinced enough to tour now.

 

[Saurav]

Really wishing Aus beat BD now

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Really wishing Aus beat BD now

I would like to see the opposite of that.

 

[Sachin136]

Ashwin should skip the IPL too and get surgery done if necessary.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Really wishing Aus beat BD now

What wrong did we do to you bro??

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

I would like to see the opposite of that.

If we do so ,wont it be a revenge for our neighbour brothers??

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

If we do so ,wont it be a revenge for our neighbour brothers??

You mean jealous neighbour?

 

[Saurav]

What wrong did we do to you bro??

You would laugh at us more than at Aussies if you beat them

 

[cricketerB94]

You mean jealous neighbour?

Lol. The jealous neighbors equaled Viv's record and whitewashed them convincingly last time they played in their den.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

You would laugh at us more than at Aussies if you beat them

I can assure that I won't bro.

 

[coy0607]

Can imagine a PK player doing that? They sacrificed self respect for a few thousand.

Pak players aren't paid the same way Aus players are by their board

This is an unfair comparison for Pakistani players

 

[Bewal Express]

Pak players aren't paid the same way Aus players are by their board

This is an unfair comparison for Pakistani players

Maybe but its also a state of mind and having seen the pathetic selling out by the decently paid players like Butt, Asif and Amir, i dont trust them.