Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has reportedly decided against returning to India for the remainder of the IPL, dealing a blow to his team Delhi Capitals’ prospects of reaching the playoffs.
According to the ‘Australian Associated Press’, Starc has told the franchise that he wouldn’t be rejoining the team a week after being part of the match in Dharamsala that was called off due to security reasons following air raid alerts in nearby areas.
The league was suspended next day due to a military showdown between India and Pakistan, only for the BCCI to announce a resumption of the event from May 17 after getting necessary clearances from the government following a ceasefire.
An integral part of the Delhi Capitals setup, Starc is the team’s highest wicket-taker so far this season with 14 scalps in 11 matches at 26.14, and his absence will be definitely felt in their upcoming matches as they seek to enter the playoffs.