According to Mitchell Starc, he will not be playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) again this season. The Australia pacer is thought to have told the Delhi Capitals team on Thursday that he is unable to participate after putting them on edge for nearly three days. It is believed that he wrote the team an email.
The 35-year-old pacer, who was purchased by the team for Rs 11.75 crore, has so far played in all 11 of DC’s games this season, taking 14 wickets at an average of 26. The squad has greatly benefited by his availability, particularly as they are just outside of making the playoffs. With 13 points from 11 games, the team is currently in fifth position.
The team had placed a lot of faith in the pacer since he was a big-match performer. He is reportedly concerned by the recent developments in India, especially the drone strikes from over the Pakistani border.
In addition to the lengthy and stressful bus and train ride from Dharamsala to Delhi last week, he and fellow Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk were the most disturbed actors in the issue.
The Delhi Capitals have turned their attention to Mustafizur Rahman. The bowler from Bangladesh, who was brought in to replace Jake Fraser-McGurk, is anticipated to be a vital member of the team. The 29-year-old left-arm seamer is reportedly available despite some uncertainty surrounding his NOC. Since making his IPL debut in 2016, Mustafizur has participated in 54 games over seven seasons.
Other international players would be coming back to India to finish their IPL engagements, according to franchise sources.
Will Hazlewood return to the RCB team?
Josh Hazlewood may return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru before the IPL playoffs, according to sources in the Australian media. According to a report, the 34-year-old Australian pacer “will spend next week completing rehabilitation in Brisbane on his shoulder before travelling to India for the playoffs.” RCB is on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs, which begin on May 29.
Since his replacement in the starting lineup, Lungi Ngidi, is anticipated to depart the IPL after the league stage, Hazlewood’s availability will significantly improve RCB’s chances. In ten games, Hazlewood has taken 18 wickets at a remarkable average of 17.28 and an extremely significant economy rate of 8.44. With three games remaining, RCB is in second place in the league standings. RCB has been contacted by Cricbuzz for confirmation.
