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Mitchell Starc says IPL 2027 participation remains uncertain
Starc, signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore, will decide after Australia's India tour.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Australian left‑arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc told the Courier Mail Sport that his participation in the 2027 Indian Premier League is still undecided, saying nothing is "concrete" at this stage.
Starc, who was bought by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore at the 2024 mega‑auction, faces a crowded calendar. If fully fit, he is expected to be part of Australia’s Test squad for the India tour scheduled from 21 January to 3 March 2027. That series will be followed by a one‑off Test against England to mark 150 years since the first Test match between the two nations, creating a tight window before the IPL is likely to begin.
Starc previously played in the IPL in 2014 and 2015 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, then stepped away for nearly a decade to focus on his Australian commitments. He returned in 2024 with the Kolkata Knight Riders, contributing to their title win, and has been with the Delhi Capitals since the 2024 auction.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that final decisions on IPL involvement will be made after the India tour, but has not provided a firm timeline. Starc’s own comments suggest that discussions have taken place but no definitive agreement has been reached.
The uncertainty mirrors broader questions about Australian players’ availability for the IPL, as the tournament’s schedule increasingly overlaps with international commitments.
Key facts
- Mitchell Starc says his IPL 2027 participation is not yet concrete. (news18.com)
- Starc was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore at the 2024 mega‑auction. (news18.com)
- Australia’s Test tour of India runs from 21 January to 3 March 2027. (news18.com)
- A one‑off Test against England will follow the India tour to mark 150 years of Test cricket. (news18.com)
- Head coach Andrew McDonald said final IPL decisions will be made after the India tour. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “No Clarity On Mitchell Starc's IPL 2027 Participation: 'Nothing Is Concrete'”
