leader of australia Mitchell Starc He has reacted strongly to the criticism regarding his absence from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The left-arm fast bowler is yet to report to the Delhi Capitals camp ahead of the upcoming season.
Starc, who is generally not very active on social media, took to Instagram to respond to the 'huge misconception' of some experts who claimed that he is not reporting for IPL duty despite being fully fit. The 36-year-old has clarified things in a very emphatic way.
“Despite the opinions and views of certain individuals through the Indian media and on their forums, I am currently rehabilitating and managing my shoulder and elbow injuries, which I was not aware of during the Australian summer,” Starc wrote on his Instagram.
He further said, “These individuals have made some strong statements about my involvement in the IPL and have given very false opinions about the players, promoting them as facts and claiming to know my body better than me.”
expressing one's anger Delhi Capitals The fast bowler also had a few words to say to his IPL team, apologizing for the delay in his arrival. He is one of the key cogs in DC's bowling line-up this year.
“With that said, I acknowledge that this injury setback and timing has been disruptive for the Delhi team and I apologize for this and to the fans for not being available for the early part of this season. I am committed to joining DC, I am constantly updating the squad and will continue to do everything I can to be available for DC as soon as possible,” he concluded.
Starc had a very good season for the Delhi-based franchise in IPL 2025, where he took 14 wickets in 11 matches for them, including five five-fors. If Starc arrives on time for the IPL, it will be a big boost for Axar Patel's team.
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