Josh Hazlewood missed Royal Challengers Bengaluru's final match before the IPL 2025 was suspended. The pacer returned to Australia during the break and has been training in Brisbane in preparation for the much-awaited ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final against South Africa next month.
According to ESPNcricinfo, most of the Australian squad will depart for the UK on May 29 to prepare for the World Test Championship final starting June 11. Hazlewood and Punjab Kings batter (PBKS) Josh Inglis will join the national team after finishing their IPL commitments.
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Hazlewood has been Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s best bowler in IPL 2025 and missed their game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) due to a shoulder issue.
Hazlewood, who was bought for ₹12.5 crore in last year’s mega auction, has justified his price tag by taking 18 wickets in 10 games. He is the leading wicket-taker for RCB and ranks fourth overall among bowlers this season. Hazlewood’s return would be a big boost as RCB prepare for the playoffs.
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Hazlewood suffered a calf strain in the third Test against India and missed several matches, including the Sri Lanka tour and the Champions Trophy. He made his comeback during the IPL 2025 season.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad duo Pat Cummins and Travis Head will leave India on May 25 to prepare for the WTC final. Mitchell Starc has decided not to rejoin the IPL with Delhi Capitals (DC).
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