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Delhi Capitals Bowler Mitchell Starc Receives Support from Indian Cricket Fans After Incident at Airport
Indian fans feel secondhand embarrassment watching a video of a fan trying to engage with Delhi Capitals pacer Mitchell Starc.
Mitchell Starc was not labeled as arrogant or rude when an Indian fan approached him at the airport, clearly star-struck. The fan recorded Starc as he prepared to load his kit onto a trolley, ahead of the upcoming IPL match between the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans. Following the release of the video online, it quickly garnered widespread attention, with viewers siding with the cricketer.
Starc’s Response
In the brief interaction, Starc was seen signaling for the fan to “go away” as he approached with his phone, trying to record the moment.
Viral Video
The fan’s video went viral shortly after being uploaded, sparking discussion on social media platforms. It was notably shared on Reddit, where users debated the appropriateness of approaching celebrities in public spaces. Some expressed disbelief at the fan’s behavior, arguing that such interactions invade the personal space of public figures.
Memes and Reactions
The cricket community largely felt a sense of secondhand embarrassment, with comments highlighting the inappropriateness of the encounter.
One user wrote, “The way the fan said ‘Sir hello’ was cringe-worthy.” Another lamented that the fan, bothered by recent events in Starc’s life, should have respected his privacy at such a stressful moment.
Return of IPL
A surge in social media posts featuring cricketers at airports is due to the resumption of the IPL on May 17. The tournament had been temporarily suspended amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Upcoming Matches
The IPL will resume with a match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. If RCB wins tonight, they will be the first team to qualify for the playoffs.
