Mitchell Starc Uncertain To Play In IPL 2027- Report

Mitchell Starc Uncertain To Play In IPL 2027 -Report (Source: AFP)Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has not decided whether he will play in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2027) season. According to a report, the left-arm pacer is giving more importance to international commitments and the need for rest ahead of the upcoming IPL season.The ace pacer believes that staying away from the IPL for nearly nine years helped him maintain his fitness and extend his Test career. However, he has not ruled out returning to the tournament next season.The IPL 2027 season is tentatively scheduled to take place from March 10 to May 15. The tournament could clash with the 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England at the MCG.Why Is Mitchell Starc Unsure About Playing IPL 2027?Australia have a demanding schedule ahead, including a five match Test tour of India from January to March 2027. The players will then return home for the special Test at the MCG before preparing for the Ashes.The busy calendar could make rest a major factor for Mitchell Starc.Speaking in Durban last week (CodeSports), Starc said he had held discussions about his future but had not made a final decision.ALSO READMitchell Starc Reacts After David Warner Hints More Is Yet To Come Out In Sandpaper Gate“I’ve had a few discussions. Nothing’s concrete as yet,” Mitchell Starc said.Mitchell Starc also explained how missing the IPL for several years helped him manage his workload and remain fit for Test cricket. He said he would not change the decisions he made during that period, even if playing in the league could have earned him more money.“I wouldn’t trade those nine years for anything. I think that’s a big part of why I still play Test cricket because I’ve had that time to either rest my body, put into my body, refresh mentally. If I’d played those nine years, sure, I’d have more money. I’m not sure I’d still be playing Test cricket, or I’m not sure I’d have got to 100 Test matches.”“I’m not going to say any one way is right or wrong. But for my 16-year journey and the decisions I made along then, I wouldn’t change any of those around the April/Mays. Had some good fun playing some nice golf courses, spending some time with my wife, which I wouldn’t have had the chance to do if I’d gone to India every year.”Mitchell Starc’s IPL JourneyStarc is currently part of the Delhi Capitals, who signed him for INR 11.75 crore. The ace pacer began his IPL career with RCB, playing for the franchise in 2014 and 2015. Mitchell Starc then joined KKR in 2018 but did not play that season because of injuries. In 2024, KKR bought him for INR 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL auction history at the time.Delhi Capitals signed Starc for INR 11.75 crore ahead of the 2025 season. Mitchell Starc took 14 wickets in 11 matches that year and remained with the franchise for 2026. Across his IPL career from 2014 to 2026, Starc has played 58 matches and taken 76 wickets at an economy rate of 8.78.ALSO READBCCI Eyes 2 Names For Senior And Junior Selection Committee Chair- Report