DC vs GT, IPL 2026: Whether We Win or Lose Upcoming Games Depends on Starc, Says Capitals' Bowling Coach Munaf Patel

DC Vs GT, IPL 2026: Mitchell Starc Remains Delhi’s Main Bowler, Says Munaf Patel Amid Injury Concerns

Having won both their initial two matches, DC will be up against GT in their next match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, April 7, 2026

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Break Silence On Mitchell Starc's Unavailability Ahead Of Gujarat Titans Game

Delhi Capitals fast bowler Mitchell Starc has yet to arrive in India to participate in IPL 2026.

His absence hasnt been felt so far: DC bowling coach Munaf Patel on Mitchell Starcs unavailability - The Tribune

Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel said that the team hasn't missed the absence of the Australian premier pacer Mitchell Starc so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, noting that DC have won both the games that they played in the tournament.

DC vs GT, IPL 2026: Whether we win or lose upcoming games depends on Starc, says Capitals' bowling coach Munaf Patel

Munaf added that Delhi Capitals has not received a confirmation or update about the Australia pacer’s return to IPL.

When will Mitchell Starc join Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026? DC coach shares update

Mitchell Starc is yet to join the Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2026. He hasn’t played a competitive game since the end of the Big Bash League and was on course to join DC much before the IPL. However, it got delayed after the left-arm pacer injured his shoulder and elbow during practice. As a result, Cricket Australia hasn’t permitted Starc to play the IPL yet. Unlike Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, the pacer hasn’t come to India yet and tha…

When Will Mitchell Starc Play For Delhi Capitals In IPL 2026? Bowling Coach Namedrops 'Cricket Australia'

Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his pace spearhead to link up with the squad at the earliest as there is "no bigger bowler than him in the IPL"