Mitchell Starc: The biggest leader of the pace attack of Delhi Capitals is not returning yet. There is still time for his return. We are talking about Mitchell Starc, who was out of the first two matches of the Delhi team in IPL 2026. Now the news is that he will not play the next 3 matches. Meaning, Delhi Capitals will have to field 3 further matches without Starc. The good thing is that Delhi team has won both its matches played so far in IPL 2026.
Next 3 matches of Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their first match of IPL 2026. Then in the second they defeated Mumbai Indians. Now he has to play the next three matches against Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. These matches will be held on 8, 11 and 18 April. The next three matches are important for Delhi Capitals but Starc will be out of them.
When will Mitchell Starc return?
Now the question is when will Australia’s left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc return? It is expected that he will join the Delhi team by 20th April. If this happens then there will be every possibility that he will be seen playing in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 21st April. In the absence of Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan are currently in charge of Delhi’s bowling. The same pace attack is expected to continue in the next 3 matches also.
Time to recover from double injury
Now the question is why is it taking time for Mitchell Starc to return? This is because he is recovering from two injuries simultaneously. He has a shoulder and elbow injury as well. He is taking time to recover from the same double injury.