NEW DELHI
The Delhi Capitals received a massive shot of adrenaline as Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc officially joined the team camp. After a frustrating period on the sidelines due to injury, the legendary left-armer’s arrival was confirmed by the franchise via social media. His return comes at a critical juncture for Delhi, who are currently fighting to climb from sixth place in the league standings.
Starc has been out of action since late January following an grueling season. The 36-year-old was the standout performer in the Ashes, where he was named Player of the Series for his incredible 31-wicket haul. However, the heavy workload took its toll, resulting in painful shoulder and elbow issues. A fall while attempting a catch during the Big Bash League further delayed his recovery, forcing him to miss the opening stages of this IPL campaign.
While fans are eager to see him back in action, the Capitals are being cautious with their star asset. Starc is expected to sit out today’s high-stakes clash against the unbeaten Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Instead, the medical team is targeting a potential return for the match against the Rajasthan Royals on May 1.
Having a bowler of Starc’s caliber back in the locker room provides a significant psychological boost for the squad. As the race for the playoffs intensifies, his ability to swing the ball and deliver lethal yorkers could be the missing piece Delhi needs to turn their season around.