Mitchell Starc's IPL 2026 Comeback Delayed: A Major Setback for Delhi Capitals
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Mitchell Starc's IPL 2026 Comeback Delayed: A Major Setback for Delhi Capitals

Star pacer's absence leaves DC scrambling as they aim for IPL glory.

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Mitchell Starc's IPL 2026 return has hit a snag, leaving Delhi Capitals fans in a state of despair. The 36-year-old pacer is set to miss almost a quarter of April, throwing a spanner in the works for a team that was banking on his firepower. While DC has shown some promise with the bat, their star names like KL Rahul and Nitish Rana haven't delivered, so the pressure is on emerging talents like Sameer Rizvi to step up.

Starc's absence is a bitter pill to swallow for a franchise that has been trying to find its rhythm this season. With two matches under their belt, they've displayed flashes of brilliance, but consistency remains elusive. The big question now is: can other players rise to the occasion while they wait for Starc's return?

As the tournament heats up, Delhi Capitals will need to dig deep and find their mojo without their premier bowler. Fans will be eagerly watching how the team adapts in the face of this setback. Can they turn the tide before Starc makes his much-anticipated comeback?

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Delhi CapitalsIPL 2026KL RahulMitchell StarcNitish RanaSameer Rizvi

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