IPL 2026, Mitchell Starc: IPL 2026 is about to start, but it has become a matter of big concern for Delhi Capitals. Australia's experienced fast bowler Mitchell Starc has not been able to join the team yet. His arrival is being delayed due to injury, due to which some fans and the media have started raising questions about his commitment. Starc is struggling with shoulder and elbow injuries. In such a situation, amidst the questions being raised on Mitchell Starc, he has issued a statement.

Starc breaks silence on not joining IPL team

Amidst the questions being raised on social media, Mitchell Starc himself has issued a statement and clarified the situation. He said that people sitting on some Indian media platforms are giving wrong and misleading opinions regarding his injury. These people are calling themselves better experts of his body, but the reality is that the effects of the injury have now come to light. Starc further wrote, 'I apologize to the Delhi Capitals team and fans for not being available in the initial part of the season. This timing is troublesome for the team, but I am fully committed. I am in constant touch with the team and am making every effort to be available as soon as possible.

Mitchell Starc's statement.

Amidst this controversy, many people are mentioning Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Despite being injured, both the Australian fast bowlers have joined their respective IPL teams (Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore). Fans say that Stark could have also tried in the same way. However, Starc clarified in his statement that his injury is different and he is managing it well.

Wife also gave update regarding Mitchell Starc

Earlier, his wife and former Australian women's team captain Alyssa Healy had also made a big revelation regarding the fitness of Mitchell Starc. Healy has made it clear that Starc is currently struggling with injury and that is why he has not reached India yet. If they can't bowl, how can they be expected to play? Now Mitchell Starc himself has confirmed his injury.