India, April 23 -- Delhi Capitals' IPL 2026 campaign received a major boost on Thursday as their star pacer, Mitchell Starc of Australia, was finally allowed to play in the high-profile franchise league.

Starc was retained for Rs.11.75 crore, but is yet to play his first game this season, on account of elbow and shoulder injuries. He, along with other Aussies with similar situations, has been lambasted by the Indian media, which now boasts a big number of former cricketers. India great Sunil Gavaskar has been particularly stinging in his attack towards foreign players who couldn't represent their respective franchises in the initial matches on account of injuries.

DC's campaign has so far been mixed. They have won three and lost three, ...