Starc to arrive late

Melbourne, April 1: Australia’s World Cup player of the tourment Mitchell Starc will miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a minor knee injury. Starc, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), captured 22 wickets in the World Cup. But a left knee niggle will keep the lethal left-arm pacer grounded for two-three weeks in Australia, reports cricket.com.au. “Mitchell had some knee soreness during the latter stages of the World Cup,” Australia team physio Alex Kountouris said on Wednesday. “He will have a short period off to rest and recover, before being reassessed by CA medical staff. We estimate his recovery time will be between two-three weeks.”  The injury layoff will make the 24-year-old uvailable for the RCB in the opening stages of the cash rich tourment. (IANS)