The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood was initially reported as unavailable for the rescheduled Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Nonetheless, as per latest studies, the right-arm quick bowler will now be out there for the ultimate leg of the event regardless of an ongoing harm concern for the tall pacer. The precise date of his arrival is but to be confirmed, although.
Hazlewood has been chosen for the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) Closing between Australia and South Africa, which is scheduled to start on June 11 on the Lord’s. The studies point out that many abroad gamers might miss the rest of the IPL because of the collision of their worldwide commitments. However, the pacer’s availability comes as a big increase for RCB.
In line with Hindustan Occasions, the Australian pacer was in his top-form for the Bengaluru-based franchise and picked up 18 wickets in 10 innings at an financial system charge of 8.44. The 34-year-old had undergone rehabilitation earlier this 12 months to recuperate from a string of accidents, together with a facet pressure and a calf concern.
The Bengaluru facet can also be awaiting affirmation from Jacob Bethell and Lungi Ngidi for his or her presence in the course of the playoffs stage, in the event that they qualify. As a result of, the abroad stars have their respective nationwide duties colliding with the playoffs schedule of the present IPL season, which was pushed again following a sequence of geopolitical occasions within the nation.
In the meantime, RCB are at present second within the IPL 2025 factors desk with eight victories in 11 matches. The primary conflict for the Rajat Patidar-led group shall be in opposition to the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Could 17 on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The win in opposition to KKR will take the Rajat Patidar-led facet to the playoffs stage with 18 factors. RCB’s remaining fixtures of the league stage shall be in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Could 23 and Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) on Could 27.