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KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Why were Mitchell Starc and Liam Livingstone absent?
Match 42 Update
Injuries and Team Dynamics
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer lost the toss in Match 42 of IPL 2024 against Punjab Kings. Notably, both Mitchell Starc and Liam Livingstone were missing from the playing XIs.
Shreyas Iyer confirmed that Starc's absence was due to a cut on his finger, sustained during practice. Starc, who was bought for a whopping ₹24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction, has struggled to make an impact this season.
Liam Livingstone, on the other hand, was not selected for the home game against Punjab Kings. No official reason for his absence has been provided by the team management.
Despite the absence of Starc and Livingstone, Kolkata Knight Riders went on to win the match by 23 runs, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance by Andre Russell.
Mitchell Starc will hope to return to the playing XI soon and prove his worth for the Kolkata Knight Riders. The team will be eager to get him back on track, as they look to secure a playoff spot in IPL 2024.
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