With the Australian men's cricket team packed with fixtures in 2027, doubts remain about the availability of the Australia National Cricket Team players during the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL). As Mitchell Starc is a vital cog for both Australia and Delhi Capitals (DC), speculation suggests the fast bowler may have to choose between the two.

In case the national cricket team's schedule clashes with the 2027 IPL schedule, then there will be high chances to see multiple IPL teams without their key Aussie players. The bowling prowess of the Delhi Capitals will be reduced by a few ranks if they miss the service of Mitchell Starc.

Will Mitchell Starc play for Delhi Capitals in IPL?

In a recent online interaction, a journalist shed some light on Mitchell Starc's chances to feature in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. According to TOI's Arani Basu, the 36-year-old has assured the Delhi Capitals of his availability in the 2027 season. But his availability will be subject to his fitness.

Mitchell Starc has assured his availability for the entire IPL season. [Arani Basu] TOI https://t.co/bG6q6OrCpf

— RAKT RAUB RUTBA RAJPUT (@anshutweetts) November 10, 2026

In the previous season, there were delays in the arrival of the Australian cricketers as Cricket Australia wanted to protect their best talents, keeping the upcoming international matches in mind. High-profile Australian cricketers like Pat Cummins, Starc, and Cameron Green arrived late for the 2026 Indian Premier League and missed a few matches as well. As Cricket Australia wanted to ensure their key players' fitness first, they refused to issue clearance to some of their players instantly.

Australian players joined IPL teams late in 2026

Additionally, the previous season's IPL was after the 2026 T20 World Cup, with very few off days between those two events. Because of limited days for the cricketers' recoveries, who participated in the World Cup, there were concerns over the players' fitness, as back-to-back lengthy tournaments could expose them to serious injuries.

From the first week of 2027, the Australian cricket board will have a packed schedule before heading for the 2027 ODI World Cup. They will start the new year with a Test match against New Zealand, then a five-match Test series against India. After that, the Baggy Greens will prepare themselves for the much-anticipated Ashes.

Mitchell Starc will remain under the scanner

With a one-off match from March 11 to 15, the five-match series between Australia and England will mark its beginning on June 18 and will reach its conclusion officially on August 2. After a break, the ODI World Cup is scheduled to start in the first week of October.

There will be gaps between each series, but it will be interesting to see when BCCI will arrange the Indian Premier League, as it needs around three months to be completed. As the journalist said in the video, Mitchell Starc's availability for the 2026 IPL with the Delhi Capitals will completely depend on his fitness. In the previous season, Starc took 11 wickets in 6 matches and bowled in as many innings for DC, including a 4/40 bowling figure.

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