Cricket
Delhi Capitals could face a major setback ahead of IPL 2026 as their star pacer’s availability remains uncertain
Mitchell Starc is still awaiting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cricket Australia, which is mandatory for his IPL participation
Delhi Capitals are set to face Lucknow Super Giants on April 1, but Starc’s availability for this crucial game is still not confirmed
Head coach Hemang Badani stated that the franchise is in regular contact with Cricket Australia, who are monitoring Starc’s fitness and workload
If Starc is unavailable, T Natarajan is fully fit and ready, though the team will decide based on overall balance rather than like-for-like replacement
Delhi Capitals remain hopeful of Starc’s arrival before the opener, but the final call will depend entirely on Cricket Australia’s approval