Mitchell Starc didn't feature in IPL for 9 years and came back this year. KKR bought him for a whopping INR 24.5 crores, which is the highest ever bid in the history of IPL. After winning the trophy for KKR on Sunday, Mitchell Starc pondering to leave one format to open doors for franchise Cricket.

Mitchell Starc might drop off one format to open doors for more franchise Cricket. 
Mitchell Starc has been phenomenal in the playoffs of IPL 2024. In both of the knockout matches [Qualifier 1 and the Fina] he was adjusted player of the match because of his deadly spells. In both of the match, he set the tone for KKR which led them to the glory. Starc hinted to retire from ODI Cricket to focus on franchise Cricket.

"The last nine years, I've prioritised Australian cricket. I have given myself a chance to give my body a break and spend some time away from cricket with my wife as well, so that's certainly been where my head's been for the last nine years," Starc said at a press conference after the IPL 2024 final in Chennai.

"Moving forward… look, I am certainly closer to the end of my career than the start. One format may drop off. There is long time before the next one-day World Cup and whether that format continues for me or not… it may open doors for more franchise cricket."

Starc further said that he's interested to be back at KKR for the next season.

"I've thoroughly enjoyed this season," he said. "It's been great, it leads into the World Cup, that's the other side of the benefit of being here against some amazing players in an amazing tournament. It's a great lead-up to a World Cup.

"Next year - I don't know the schedule exactly - but I've enjoyed it, I look forward to being back next year and hopefully be seen in purple and gold [KKR's colours] again."