Mitchell Starc says there is no lingering animosity between Australia and South Africa ahead of their first Test at Kingsmead. The fast bowler plays down the idea that contests against South Africa still carry the same level of off-field friction from earlier years, adding that the relationship between the teams is now settled.
The outlets report that Starc’s comments come as Australia also prepares for a subsequent ODI series following the Test. While both sources focus on his message of a more respectful, less tense rivalry, they present it as an assessment of the current state of relations rather than a response to any specific incident. The emphasis is on tone and context—Starc indicates that any earlier tensions have dissipated, leaving the squads with no sense of hostility going into the match.
