New Delhi, March 28 -- Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has responded strongly to his critics after his arrival for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season was delayed, saying that "certain individuals" have provided "heavily misinformed" opinions about his injury.

Notably, the premier Aussie speedster is yet to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) squad for the IPL 2026 season, set to start today. The Australians' delayed arrival sparked outrage from some cricket experts and fans alike.

Earlier, DC head coach Hemang Badani provided an update on Starc's availability, saying that they are awaiting clearance from Cricket Australia for Starc's arrival in the squad. He noted that the Starc's fitness and workload are being monitored, and th...