‘He’s available’: DC bowling coach confirms Mitchell Starc return
Mitchell Starc is available for selection as Delhi Capitals prepare to face Rajasthan Royals, confirms bowling coach Munaf Patel.
Mitchell Starc is available for selection as Delhi Capitals prepare to face Rajasthan Royals, confirms bowling coach Munaf Patel.
Mitchell Starc is set to return for Delhi Capitals from May 1 in IPL 2026 after being cleared by Cricket Australia following a month-long injury layoff.
Mitchell Starc is set to miss the start of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), joining fellow Australian pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines as Cricket Australia adopts a cautious approach with its premier fast bowlers ahead of a demanding international schedule.
“We'll certainly see him come back into contention over the next few games," he told reporters.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt have been named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month, respectively, after producing a string of standout performances that set them apart from a strong field of contenders.
Shafali’s inclusion comes after a sensational run against Sri Lanka, where the 20-year-old set the tone at the top of the order with fearless strokeplay.
Brook, who scored 59 runs in a low-scoring Boxing Day Test, jumped three places in the rankings to become the world’s No. 2 Test batter
Starc, who debuted in T20Is in 2012, announced his retirement from the format last week. He said the move was part of a long-term plan to extend his Test career while continuing in ODIs.
Starc, 35, bows out of the shortest format after a 12-year career that began in 2012, during which he played 65 T20Is and took 79 wickets, the second-most for Australia.
Praising India’s depth of talent, Australia’s star fast bowler Mitchell Starc feels it’s the only nation that can have three different teams playing in three different formats on the same day and still be competitive.
