Left-arm pacer Starc had final represented Royal Challengers Bangalore within the 2015 IPL version.
In current years, he had opted to skip the IPL to handle his workload and focus on his obligations with the nationwide group.
Starc expressed that taking part within the IPL would function invaluable preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is about to happen within the United States and the West Indies.
“Look it’s been eight years. I’m definitely going back in (next) year,” the 33-year-old instructed the ‘Willow Talk’ podcast.
“Amongst other things, it’s a great lead-up to the T20 World Cup.
“And it’s considerably of a quiet winter subsequent 12 months … compared to this winter, so I feel an ideal alternative to place my identify in.”
Starc is currently sidelined with a groin strain while the Australia team warm up for the 50-overs World Cup with a one-day series in South Africa.
However, he has been named in Australia’s provisional 15-man squad for the tournament in India starting next month.
(With inputs from Reuters)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com