Australian pacer Michel Starc Officially the Indian Premier League (IPL) is taken out for the remainder of 2025 to give priority to play for the country in the World Test Championship final against South Africa. The 35-year-old decision comes after the tournament was suspended and the rest of the season expanded for one and a half weeks to resume.
Will Mitchell Staror face any pay cut?
Yes. Starc, which was obtained by Delhi capitals In the mega auction before Rs 11.75 crore from 2025 season, now will face monetary troubles to get out of the tournament without completing the entire season. According to CRICKET.com.Au, Starc will have to let one-third of its IPL 2025 salary go if DC makes it in the final of the ongoing version.
This means that the left-arm pacer will have to allow a large amount of 3.92 crore to go through its pay check, resulting in a huge loss in their salary for the current season. If this happens, it will be only 7.83 crores with its real commitment, born in Sydney. Stark was an important party in the DC bowling unit, and was also among the wickets despite being slightly on the expensive side regarding the rate of its economy. He took 14 wickets in 11 matches, including five wickets.
His migration with the ex-Patel-led side would definitely have a plus-point, as there is a dire need to win to make the team in the top four of the tournament. The capitals are currently fifth among the capitals IPL 2025 points Table And are among the four contenders for the playoffs. He has three matches left, and one of them will take him closer to merit. Winning all three will guarantee the top four finish.
Talk of WTC Final, Australia The Border-Gavaskar Trophy made it for its second-nervous summit with a series win against India in 2024-25. Pat Cummins -led side Temba will enter Bavuma to protect his title against South Africa, where Australian Skipper Starc, Josh Hazelwood and Scott Bolland will lead the pacer's unit.
WTC Final 2025 vs. Australia Squad for South Africa
Pat Cummins, Usman Khwaja, Sam Constas, Manens Lebschagan, Steven Smith (Vice-Capten), Travis Head, Alex Kerry, Josh England, Mathew Kuhneman, Michel Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Bolland, Buwen Green. (Traveling Reserve: Brendon Doggate)
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