Mitchell Starc's IPL Fate Hangs on Cricket Australia's NOC

Cricket Australia has yet to issue the No Objection Certificate (NOC) necessary for Mitchell Starc to join the Delhi Capitals for the IPL. The franchise remains optimistic about his participation, pending confirmation from Cricket Australia regarding his fitness and workload management.

Cricket Australia has yet to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Mitchell Starc's involvement in the IPL with the Delhi Capitals, but the franchise remains hopeful ahead of their April 1 opener.

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel, cricket director Venugopal Rao, and head coach Hemang Badani fielded inquiries about Starc's availability during a media interaction. Despite Starc having claimed 14 wickets in 11 games last season, his participation hinges on Cricket Australia's sign-off regarding his fitness.

The team is in continuous contact with Cricket Australia, awaiting confirmation. If Starc cannot participate, Axar indicated that they may consider T Natarajan, who is currently fit, as an alternative.

(With inputs from agencies.)