KKR releases pacer Mitchell Starc via a text message
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders have stopped contract with Australia bowler Mitchell Starc via a text message.
The Kolkata-based team had bought the pacer for a whopping sum of Rs 9.4 crore in 2018.
However, Starc missed the season due to injury.
Starc's leg injury was sustained at the back end of the infamous South Africa Test tour.
As per a report published by the Cricket Australia, But it's more likely Starc will forgo the IPL to rest up ahead of a grueling winter of cricket in the UK where the World Cup and Ashes will be played back to back over a six-month period.
"I got a text message two days ago from the owners of Kolkata saying I've been released from my contract," Starc was quoted as saying by Cricket Australia.
"At the moment I'll be home in April," he said.
"I obviously didn't go last year with my tibia injury and it was a great opportunity to freshen the body up, let everything heal by itself," the Australian said.
"I guess barring a little niggle in my hammy I've felt pretty good with my body and my strength and the rest of it," he said.
"That little period of time has really paid off for the body. If I don't play the IPL next year it's a good opportunity to freshen up for a massive six months of cricket in the UK," he said.
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