Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc and Donovan Ferreira have decided against coming back for the rest of the IPL. Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc and Donovan Ferreira have decided against coming back for the rest of the IPL, whereas England all-rounder Will Jacks will return to Mumbai Indians for their last two league matches.
Australian pacer Starc and South African batter Ferreira have informed the Delhi Capitals’ management of their decision. Starc has been a pivotal figure in DC’s campaign, emerging as their leading wicket-taker with 14 scalps in 11 matches at an average of 26.14. His absence is a significant setback to Delhi’s already slim playoff hopes.
Fellow South African Tristan Stubbs has joined the DC squad for the remaining three league matches. The World Test Championship Final-bound Stubbs will be unavailable for the playoffs should DC qualify. But no word has yet been received about the availability of DC vice-captain Faf du Plessis.
For Punjab Kings, Marcus Stonis and Josh Inglis have signed up but will miss the team’s first game since the IPL resumption on May 18. MI batter Jacks sealed his comeback by sharing a picture of his flight ticket to Mumbai on Instagram on Friday.
But like compatriot Jos Buttler, Jacks will leave for national duty after completing Mumbai Indians’ last two league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with England’s white-ball series against the West Indies starting May 29. Mumbai Indians currently sit fourth on the points table and must win both their remaining matches to confirm a playoff berth.
The IPL was suspended for a week due to military tensions between India and Pakistan. It resumes on Saturday with the final pushed back to June 3 from May 25, clashing with the international commitments of players from South Africa, England, Australia, and the West Indies.
