New Delhi. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is increasingly likely to be unavailable for the initial matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. According to Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani, although Starc has started bowling practice, he is not yet fully fit.Cricket Australia is closely monitoring the status of Starc, along with key bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, considering their workload. It is understood that the board has delayed issuing an NOC to Starc because Australia is scheduled to play 21 Test matches from August 2026 to July 2027.Delhi Capitals coach Badani confirmed that he is in...