Alyssa Healy Shares Mitchell Starc Injury News Ahead of Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 Campaign

March 27, 2026: Mitchell Starc, the Delhi Capitals fast bowler, is recovering from an injury, his wife and Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy confirmed. Starc has not yet traveled to India and is waiting for a no-objection certificate (NOC) from Cricket Australia. Fellow Australian pacers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins have joined their teams even though they are not fully fit.

Replying to a fan on Instagram, Healy said, "Probably cause he is injured mate... if he can't bowl, how's he supposed to play?"

Starc was retained by Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026. The left-arm fast bowler was bought for ₹11.75 crore and is a key player for the team. He had a long summer playing all five Tests of the Ashes, finishing as the player of the series.

Starc did not play in the T20 World Cup 2026, having retired from the format. He was expected to be in India from the start of the IPL season, but the injury is delaying his arrival.

🚨 MITCHELL STARC SET TO MISS INITIAL PHASE OF IPL 2026 !! 🚨

“ Starc's wife Alyssa healy Confirm that Mitchell Starc suffering an injury therefore he will not available for initial phase of IPL 2026 ”

Alyssa healy is talking about his injury. According to her situation,… pic.twitter.com/JRdq0uSmfN

— Indian Cricket Netwrk (@ICN_Updates01) March 27, 2026

Impact on Delhi Capitals’ Bowling

In Starc’s absence, Delhi Capitals will rely on South African pacer Lungi Ngidi, who impressed in the T20 World Cup 2026 as South Africa reached the semi-finals. They also have Kyle Jamieson and a strong Indian pace attack with T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, and Auqib Nabi Dar.

Starc is one of the most experienced players in the DC squad. He is known for his fast new-ball bowling, taking wickets in the powerplay, and bowling well in death overs. Without him, the Delhi Capitals will miss a bowler who can trouble top batters and control the game with his line and length.

Fans React to Injury News

Fans shared mixed reactions on social media. Some expressed concern about how Starc’s injury will affect the Delhi Capitals’ performance, while others questioned the timing of the news. A few speculated that Starc might be exaggerating or not sharing the full details. As IPL 2026 approaches, fans and team owners will closely watch how the franchise adjusts to the absence of their star bowler.