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Josh Hazlewood to return to RCB for playoffs: Reports

Friday, 23-May-2025
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In a big boost, star pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to join RCB for the playoffs following a successful rehabilitation in Brisbane for a shoulder niggle. Hazlewood, who flew back to Australia after the IPL was suspended for a week due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, will join RCB for the knockout stage, according to ESPNcricinfo. 

Hazlewood’s presence will strengthen RCB's bowling attack as they hope to clinch their maiden IPL title. He has had a powerful IPL 2025, having claimed 18 wickets at 17.27 from 10 matches. However, a date for his return hasn’t been confirmed yet. RCB, who are in the playoffs and perched second in the points table, have two matches remaining in the league phase against SRH (23rd May) and LSG (27th May). Meanwhile, Hazlewood is also expected to join the Australian side for the WTC final against South Africa at Lord’s in June, having missed out on a spot in 2023 against India due to Achilles and side injuries.

 

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Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir flies back home following family emergency

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Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to India due to a family emergency. Gambhir’s departure comes ahead of the senior team’s warm-up game against India A starting Friday in Beckenham. As per reports, Gambhir has rushed back to India after his mother suffered a heart attack on June 11.

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“I was a little bit nervous’: Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel ahead of England Test series

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz named Bangladesh’s ODI captain

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“Feels really special”: Karun Nair on his comeback to Indian Test side

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Following a series of impressive outings for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, Indian batter Karun Nair has made his return to the Indian Test team after a gap of eight long years. The batter was included in the Indian squad for the five-match Test series against England commencing June 20. Recently he scored a double-century for India A against the England Lions in the f...