Before the start of IPL 2026, many teams are facing problems regarding the availability of their foreign players. in this series Delhi Capitals The tension has also increased because there is uncertainty over their star Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc playing in the initial matches.

Actually, Cricket Australia has not yet issued NOC (No Objection Certificate) to Starc, due to which it is not clear when he will join the team. Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani, while talking to the media, has confirmed that the team is currently waiting for the NOC and only then the picture on Starc’s availability will be clear.

The team management says that they are in constant touch with Cricket Australia and Starc’s fitness and workload are being monitored. However, the franchise is hopeful that they can get approval before the first match of the tournament. Team captain Akshar Patel and director Venugopal Rao have also expressed confidence that Starc will definitely join the team, but it will completely depend on getting the NOC.