Josh Hazlewood’s return to RCB for IPL 2025 Playoffs still uncertain

Josh Hazlewood, in Australia, Josh Hazlewood, will return to the Playoffs IPL 2025 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after recovering from a shoulder injury. After a period of rehabilitation in Australia, the fast diaper is expected to return to the Indian team for the final stages of the tournament.

Josh Hazlewood lost the final game of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru before the IPL 2025 was suspended. The Pealer returned to Australia during the pause and trained in Brisbane to prepare for the long-awaited final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 against South Africa next month.

Josh Hazlewood’s return to RCB for IPL 2025 Playoffs still uncertain

Josh Hazlewood has recovered well from his rehabilitation sessions and is expected to return to India for IPL playoffs. However, his return is not yet confirmed.

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According to Espncricinfo, most of the Australian workforce will be out in the United Kingdom on May 29 to prepare for the final of the World Test Championship from June 11. Hazlewood and Punjab Kings Batter (PBKs) Josh Inglis will join the national team after finishing his IPL commitments.

The two players are the only ones in the Australian Testing Template participating in the IPL Playoffs, which conclude on June 3, leaving a limited time to prepare for the WTC final against South -Africa if they remain until the end.

Josh Hazlewood Royal Royal Challengers The best Bengaluru Bowling at IPL 2025

Hazlewood has been the best ballist in Royal Challengers Bengaluru at IPL 2025 and lost his game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) due to a shoulder problem.

RCB has secured a Playoff site and has two remaining league games. They will take Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their final accessories. The results will be crucial to end in the first two places in the standings.

Hazlewood, who was bought by $ 12.5 from Crore to last year’s mega auction, has justified its price by taking 18 doctors in 10 games. He is the main RCB Wicket Chief and takes fourth place among the bowls this season. Hazlewood’s return would be a great boost as RCB prepares for playoffs.

Josh Hazlewood played his first final test championship final

Josh Hazlewood will play his first final of the World Test Championship after losing the 2023 final against India due to Achilles and side injuries.

Hazlewood suffered a beef strain in the third test against India and lost several games, including Sri Lanka Tour and the champions trophy. He made his comeback during the season IPL 2025.

The fast diaper is expected to replace Scott Bland in the XI of Australia for the WTC final against South -Africa. With less than a week between the IPL and the WTC clash, Hazlewood will look forward to making the most of limited preparation time.

Meanwhile, the Duo Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins and Travis Head will leave India on May 25 to prepare for the WTC final. Mitchell Starc has decided not to join the IPL with Delhi Capitals (DC).

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