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IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals and Mitchell Starc: Even before the start of IPL 2026, the process of dropping out of foreign players due to one reason or the other continues. Some domestic reason or some player getting injured is spoiling the excitement of IPL.

Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals fast bowler Mitchell Starc has also been ruled out of the initial matches of IPL 2026. Now fans are worried to know when will he join the team again? About which coach Hemang Badani has given a big update.

When will Mitchell Starc join DC?

Speaking to the media, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani said that the team is still waiting for ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from Cricket Australia. When he was asked about Starc’s availability, he said this. At the same time, the team’s Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao also admitted that Starc’s fitness remains a matter of concern. He said that Starc will come, but we are waiting for the NOC as his fitness is a cause for concern.

Starc retired from T20 cricket

The Australian pacer was last seen on the field in January 2026, when he played for Sydney Sixers in Perth. Mitchell Starc now plays only ODI and Test matches, so he was not even a part of Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 team. This means that he has not played any competitive cricket for the last 2 months.

Beginning of the journey of Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Let us tell you, Starc is not the only Australian player whose availability is in doubt. RCB team member Josh Hazlewood and Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins will also be out of the initial matches of IPL.