Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has defended their star pacer Mitchell Starc, emphasizing his value to the team despite his poor start to the 2024 season. Mysore stated that Starc’s presence itself brings a new dynamic, and that they were specifically looking for his skills. Starc has faced criticism after conceding 287 runs in 7 matches so far at an economy rate of close to 12 runs per over.