Starc to miss part of IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore will start Pepsi IPL 2015 without their star fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who is nursing a knee injury post his man-of-the-tournament winning performance in the World Cup final.

"Mitchell had some knee soreness during the latter stages of the World Cup," Australian physio, Alex Kountouris said.

"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 24-year-old Aussies speedster will join RCB in the middle of the IPL depending on his recovery and rehabilitation.