Overview
- Starc, in a Saturday Instagram statement, said he is rehabbing shoulder and elbow injuries and will miss the early matches for Delhi Capitals.
- He called media claims about his fitness "heavily misinformed," apologized to the team and fans, and said he will join once he is cleared.
- Cricket Australia has confirmed he will miss the start and has yet to issue the No Objection Certificate DC needs to activate his IPL stint.
- Prominent voices questioned overseas players’ delayed arrivals, while Alyssa Healy replied to a fan that Starc cannot play if he cannot bowl.
- Delhi Capitals must rework their new‑ball plans and are set to lean on Lungi Ngidi, Dushmantha Chameera and Kyle Jamieson until clearance arrives.