New Delhi, April 23 -- Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is poised to join Delhi Capitals (DC) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after recovering from shoulder and elbow issues, with a potential return earmarked for their clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 1.

The 36-year-old left-armer has been out of action since late January following a heavy workload during the Ashes, where he was named Player of the Series for claiming 31 wickets at an average of 19.93. Starc bowled over 150 overs across five Tests before featuring in five matches for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL).

His last appearance came in a game against the Perth Scorchers, where he suffered a fall on his left shoulder and elbow while attempti...