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Mitchell Starc Casts Doubt On IPL 2027 Participation Amid Packed Schedule
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News18•16-10-2026, 09:38
Mitchell Starc Casts Doubt On IPL 2027 Participation Amid Packed Schedule
- •Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has stated that nothing is concrete yet regarding his participation in IPL 2027.
- •Delhi Capitals had acquired Starc for Rs 11.75 crore at the 2024 mega auction.
- •A heavy international schedule, including a Test tour of India and a 150th-anniversary Test against England in early 2027, creates uncertainty for his availability.
- •Australia head coach Andrew McDonald indicated that final decisions on player participation will be made based on workloads toward the end of the India tour.
Key Questions Answered
Mitchell Starc stated that there is nothing concrete yet regarding whether he will be available for the IPL 2027 tournament or skip it.
Delhi Capitals splurged Rs 11.75 crore to sign the Australian speedster at the mega auction in 2024.
According to head coach Andrew McDonald, the final decision on players' participation in the IPL will be taken towards the end of Australia's five-Test tour of India next year.
