Many teams' plans have started to change due to injuries ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with several key players initially unavailable. The biggest concern is the absence of Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc, pat cummins And Josh HazlewoodAll of whom are expected to miss at least the initial stages.While Hazlewood has already linked up with Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Cummins' recovery is being monitored by Sunrisers Hyderabad, the situation around Starc remains uncertain. According to head coach Daniel Vettori, a decision on Cummins' availability will be taken in the next 10 to 12 days. Conversely, the timeline for Starc's return is still unclear, with Delhi Capitals awaiting clearance from Cricket Australia.The uncertainty surrounding Starc prompted reactions from fans, one of whom questioned his absence on social media after seeing him on the golf course with his wife Alyssa Healy and other athletes.
Alyssa Healy responded to a fan
The fan wrote, “This is so unfair to us Delhi Capitals fans that Hazlewood and Cummins will be available for their teams despite being injured, but you won't be.”
Healy responded sharply, defending Stark's position. “Maybe because he's injured, friend… If he can't bowl then how is he supposed to play?”He further added, “If he was fully fit he would have been there.”Delhi Capitals had built much of their bowling strategy around Starc's pace and ability with the new ball and his absence has forced the team to reevaluate their plans. Despite that setback, the franchise believes it has the depth to compete, combining experienced names with new names.Last season, Delhi Capitals started strongly with four consecutive wins but lost momentum later, ultimately finishing fifth and missing out on the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.As IPL 2026 begins on March 28, Delhi will aim to end that run and finally strive for their maiden title, even if they deal with early challenges due to key players being unavailable.
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