Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has pulled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy, but fans won’t have to wait long to see him in action—he’s all set to light up IPL 2025 with Delhi Capitals!
Why Starc Skipped the Champions Trophy
With Australia missing their star pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, many were left wondering why the fiery left-armer wasn’t in the squad. Starc finally broke his silence, revealing a mix of personal reasons and an ankle injury as the key factors behind his absence.
“There are a few different reasons—some personal views—and I had some ankle pain during the Sri Lanka Test series. I needed to get that sorted. There’s IPL as well, but my priority is getting my body right for the big matches ahead.”
IPL 2025: Starc’s Big Return with Delhi Capitals
Though he’s sitting out of international action for now, Starc is set to make his much-anticipated return in IPL 2025, where he’ll don the Delhi Capitals jersey. His IPL campaign kicks off on March 24 against the Lucknow Super Giants, with the final scheduled for May 25.
DC fans are eager to see Starc unleash his thunderbolts, especially after his record-breaking IPL 2024 auction bid. With Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje alongside him, Delhi’s pace attack is looking lethal.
What’s Next for Mitchell Starc?
After the IPL, Starc will shift focus to Australia’s World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s. With just 18 wickets needed to hit the 400-wicket milestone and a potential 100th Test cap in Jamaica, it’s shaping up to be a massive year for the Aussie quick.
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