Gautam Gambhir speaks in favour of Mitchell Starc ahead of KKR vs LSG, says ‘4 games doesn't…'

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₹24.75 crore. However, his performance in the last four matches has been quite unsatisfactory as he has so far taken just four wickets in IPL 2024. Starc was unable to take any wicket in all the matches except the match against Delhi Capitals, where he managed to return with figures of 2/25.

While responding to a question on Starc's performance, Gambhir said, “It (his poor stats) does not matter, T20 cricket is all about bowlers getting smashed. We have got three wins out of four." “In a team sport, it is the wins that matter. We have got three wins out of four.

Why should I not be happy with anyone's performance? See, people have bad and good days, ultimately, it is the team that needs to win," he added. He made it clear that Starc's performance in “four games" does not make him “a bad bowler." At the same time, he said that “four good games does not make him a brilliant bowler either." Expressing his confidence in Starc, Gambhir reaffirmed his trust in Starc's performance and the “impact he can create." Gambhir said that Starc has done "reasonably okay" and bowled some "tough overs". KKR will clash with LSG at Eden Garden on Sunday, with KKR currently at the second spot with three wins and a loss.

The team lost their previous match to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Whereas, LSG is at the fourth spot on the list with three wins and two losses. The team lost its previous match to Delhi Capitals (DC).