Starc Anticipates Contrasting Conditions in Barbados, Looking Beyond Lord’s

Mitchell Starc anticipates a different cricketing experience at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, expecting the pitch to behave differently from the Lord’s surface in the recent WTC final. He noted that the pitch in Barbados offers inconsistent bounce, creating chances for bowlers, in contrast to the flatter Lord’s wicket which favored batsmen as the match progressed. Starc also highlighted the significance of setting a challenging total against the West Indies, while acknowledging the West Indies’ fielding difficulties and the impact of Shamar Joseph’s bowling. He observed the variable bounce on the first day, with the ball sometimes staying low and sometimes bouncing high. Starc is hoping to build on late-innings partnerships to bolster the team’s score, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the pitch.