Delhi: Former Indian team opener and commentator Aakash Chopra has raised questions on Cricket Australia’s decision regarding Mitchell Starc’s availability in IPL 2026. He has asked what is the logic behind giving rest to a completely fit player?
Let us tell you that in IPL 2026, Starc will be seen playing for Delhi Capitals team. However, with the intention of managing the workload, he will not take part in the initial matches of the season. Surprisingly, Starc has not played any competitive cricket for the last two months, yet he is being rested by the Australian board.
Chopra has posted a video on YouTube, in which he has expressed surprise at Cricket Australia’s decision. He said that he is quite confused by this decision, especially when other Australian fast bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are already on the verge of missing the first phase of the tournament due to injuries.
Chopra said that if Mitchell Starc is also going to come to India for the initial matches, then what is Cricket Australia doing? You did not allow Josh Hazlewood to come, Pat Cummins is also not coming and now you have stopped Starc also, even though he is completely fit. He has already said goodbye to T20 International cricket. So what has he done in the last two months?
Chopra said that Starc has not played any match after Ashes 2025-26. You want to preserve them because Australia will now play consecutive matches in the coming times, which also includes 5 Tests against India. Why are you doing all this now?
During this time, Chopra has also given important suggestions to all the franchises. He said that if players are missing IPL matches out of caution despite being completely fit, then they should think about changing their strategy.
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