Pakistan, May 16 -- Mitchell Starc has officially confirmed that he will not be returning to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. After days of uncertainty, the 35-year-old Australian pacer informed the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise on Thursday via email. Starc, who had been bought for Rs 11.75 crore by DC, featured in all 11 games of the season so far, taking 14 wickets at an average of 26.

His absence comes as a blow to the team, who are on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs. DC is currently in fifth place with 13 points from 11 matches. The franchise had relied heavily on Starc, known for his ability to perform in crucial matches. However, the recent security concerns in India, including drone attacks from across the Pak...