Australian bowler Mitchell Starc, who has been loyal to the 'Baggy Green' for over ten years, has suggested that he may give up one format to free him more time for franchise cricket. The 34-year-old did not say which format he would be giving up, but because the next 50-over World Cup is in 2027, it is probably going to be ODIs. Starc, who the Kolkata Knight Riders acquired for a record ₹24.75 crore, was outstanding in the competition's commercial phase. He finished up with 17 wickets, including five in the two knock-out games, to engineer a decisive title success for the Shah Rukh Khan-owned club.

In response to a question from PTI on his next steps following his finest season in franchise cricket, Starc suggested that T20s may take center stage in his lineup.