Cricket Australia has given Mitchell Starc the all-clear to play in the Indian Premier League. The bowler is anticipated to be available for the Delhi Capitals’ May 1 game against the Rajasthan Royals.
Elbow and shoulder issues have kept the left-arm fast out of action since January. Later same month, he participated in five Big Bash League games for the Sydney Sixers after playing a crucial part in all five Ashes Tests and winning Player of the Series.
“Starc is expected to build up his workloads on the ground in India and is on track to make his debut for the 2026 season in Delhi’s May 1 match against Rajasthan Royals,” Cricket.com.au reported.
Starc addressed the topic on social media and clarified what he called “heavily misinformed opinions” after the 36-year-old’s absence from the IPL’s early stages spurred discussion about the commitment of overseas players.
“Despite the opinions and views of certain individuals with their platforms in and through the Indian media, I’m currently rehabbing and managing an injury in my shoulder and elbow of which I didn’t know the extent of during the Australian summer,” Starc had posted on Instagram.
“These individuals have made some strong statements around involvement in the IPL and provided heavily misinformed opinions of players, preached them as facts, and claim to know my body better than me,” the post read.
Last season, Starc was the top fast bowler for the Delhi Capitals, with 14 wickets in 11 games.
With three victories and an equal number of losses from six games, DC is presently ranked fifth in the standings.
Josh Hazlewood has already returned to playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after missing the first games, while Australia captain Pat Cummins is also scheduled to make his maiden appearance of the season for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
