Star Sports was better off when it was handled by ESPN. Now the focus is more on glitz and glamour rather than content. I hardly watch any pre/post match shows now. I remember how beautifully they covered the Monkey-Gate incident during India's tour of Australia in 2008. Can't expect the same now.
Speaking of 4K broadcast, it's true that if Star had both digital and TV rights, they wouldn't have bothered for the same. So, it's good they finally have some competition in real sense.