Josh Hazlewood’s comeback date was revealed

In recent development, Pace Australian diaper, Josh Hazlewood, is ready to join -Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the rest of the IPL 2025 season. The veteran Pealer will be available for the selection of Playoff matches, strengthening the RCB bowling attack at a crucial moment.

Foreign players, including Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Tim David and Lungi Ngidi, joined the RCB team after the resumption of the tournament.

However, fans are looking forward to the return of Josh Hazlewood. Above all, the veteran Cricleter has recovered from a shoulder injury.

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Josh Hazlewood joined RCB Squad ahead of the Playoffs IPL 2025

It is expected that Josh Hazlewood will return to the staff of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, May 25, just ahead of the 1st rating of the IPL 2025, according to Vishesh Roy, by The Hindustan Times. The Bowler Fast Australian is currently trained at the Center of Excellence in Brisbane.

“Update to Hazlewood: The Pealer continues to train at the Center of Excellence in Brisbane. The plans are for him to link with the staff of RCB on Sunday.

Update to Hazlewood: The Pealer continues to train at the Center of Excellence in Brisbane. The plans are for him to link with the staff of the RCB on Sunday before qualifier 1. #IPL2025 https://t.co/bdfxje4i68

– Vishesh Roy (@vroy38) May 21 2025

Josh Hazlewood’s recent career hindered repeated injuries

Hazlewood’s recent career has been altered by recurring injuries, including a beef strain that left him aside key events such as the border-Gavaskar trophy and the Champions Trophy. However, he made a steep return to IPL 2025 and became a key part of the RCB bowling line.

His campaign was re -marked by a shoulder injury. Since then, Hazlewood has resumed Bowling, with a viral clean session against Sam Konstas.

With reports that now confirm his return to India for Playoffs, RCB will be relieved of having the spear pace again for the tent tournament.

The IPL restarted May 17 with a game between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but the game was called without a single ball due to the rain. RCB is second in the point table with 17 points from 12 games.

Josh Hazlewood among the best purchases of Royal Challengers Bengaluru at last year’s mega auction

Josh Hazlewood was one of the most expensive purchases of Royal Challengers Bengaluru at last year’s mega auction. Bought by 12.5 Crores Rs, he proved his penalty to take 18 doctors in 10 games.

The Pealer of the right arm is the main wick of RCB and occupies the third general place among the bowls of this season. Hazlewood handed consistency bowls, especially to death.

RCB Cricket Director Mo Bobat recently shared Hazlewood’s recovery updates, highlighting the collaboration between Cricket Australia’s medical team and RCB staff. Hazlewood is expected to return before the playoffs.

After gaining a playoff site on May 18, RCB benefits from Hazlewood’s comeback. Its presence could be a key advantage as the team is preparing for high -pressure classification matches.

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