Josh Hazlewood missed RCB’s last home game against Chennai Super Kings on May 3 due to a shoulder issue, and he was already uncertain for their next IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on May 9 before the tournament was suspended.
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CA is not concerned about Josh Hazlewood's fitness
Despite the latest setback, an ESPNcricinfo report revealed that Cricket Australia (CA) isn’t too worried about Hazlewood. The fast bowler is still expected to be named in Australia’s Test squad, which will have a preparation camp in England in early June before the ICC World Test Championship final.
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Uncertainty over Australia-South Africa players' availability for IPL 2025
So, Cummins and Head’s return looks unlikely. However, things would be complicated for Mitchell Starc, as the Delhi Capitals are still in the running for the playoffs. Starc also faced a tiring journey from Dharamsala to Delhi by road and train after a match was stopped midway on May 8 due to security reasons, which could also affect his decision.
On the other hand, Cricket South Africa will decide on Sunday (May 11) whether its players can stay for the rest of IPL 2025. Their current NOCs are valid only till May 25, and CSA has said player safety will be the top priority. With a warm-up game against Zimbabwe coming up in early June ahead of the WTC final, it remains to be seen whether they allow players to extend their stay.
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