Mitchell Starc, the 36-year-old Australian fast bowler, has been cleared to travel to India for IPL 2026 after recovering from shoulder and elbow injuries. Starc aims to be available for the Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of their match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 1. He has not played since late January, following a strenuous Ashes series where he took 31 wickets and was named Player of the Series. Starc's injuries occurred during a match with the Sydney Sixers, where he fell on his left shoulder and elbow while attempting a catch. After a recovery period, he experienced soreness which delayed his IPL participation. Now, after a week of pain-free bowling in Sydney, he is set to fly to India and will need time to acclimatize before potentially joining the team. Meanwhile, Australia’s Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins is expected to make his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against the same opposition on Saturday, marking his return after a significant injury layoff. The recovery of Starc, Cummins, and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is essential for Cricket Australia, as they prepare for an intense international schedule with 20 Tests planned over the next two years.