Mitchell Starc teased by Kolkata Knight Riders fans on day one of Adelaide Test

Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc was teased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans during the first session of the first day of the pink-ball Test against the Indian team at the Adelaide Oval. Kolkata Knight Riders fans could be heard chanting 'Mitchell Starc loves IPL' in a video that went viral.

Starc was the pick of the Australian bowlers during India's first innings in Adelaide on Friday 6 December. Yashasvi Jaiswal for a golden duck on the first ball of the Test. The fast bowler became only the second bowler in history to take a wicket three times on the first ball of a Test.

Watch: Mitchell Starc teased by Kolkata Knight Riders fans on day one

Mitchell Starc continued his dominance by dismissing KL Rahul for 37 runs, with Nathan McSweeney taking a stunner at Gully. It was the third consecutive time in the series that Starc had fired Rahul. Starc then secured the big wicket of Virat Kohliwho was caught by Steve Smith at second slip.

While lining up at the border, Starc was playfully taunted by some Indian fans. Fans used to tease him about his IPL career, especially his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders.

You can watch the clip of the incident below:

Indian crowd teases Starc about IPL and KKR.
Starc politely inquires about its price. pIc.twItter.com/P.xAg0V50Lz

– ICT fan (@Delphy06) December 6, 2024

Starc was once the highest-paid player in the history of the IPL when Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs 23.75 crore. He played a role in leading KKR to their third IPL title. However, he was released by KKR ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, where he was acquired by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs 10.75 crore.

Didn't do much wrong in Perth – Mitchell Starc

During the innings break, Mitchell Starc admitted the opposition had simply played better in Perth. He said the pitch had to provide some help, but the team adapted well after the first hour of bowling.

“Yeah, I don't know, I can't say much. The ball was coming out well in that game. I didn't do much wrong in Perth. They just played better. The ball was moving. The pitch is a good one “We just wanted a little momentum. We succeeded until the end. Nothing changes from one match to the next. It’s just the process of moving away from the past and doing good,” Starc said.

“As a bowling unit, we have to be patient. There are tough times. You have to get through it. Sometimes he doesn't move and doesn't do much. Sometimes he does too much in one no time. We made the best of the conditions.”

“It certainly didn't help the engine; it got a little cramped at the end. It goes through some weird areas, doesn't do much, then keeps going. The first day you expect 'a little weed goes a long way.' “Maybe with the forecasts we have, it dries up a little later, but apart from the first hour where we were a little sidelined, we were good,” he concluded.

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