As the Bcci Contemplates Resuming IPL 2025 Folling a Temporary Suspension Due to Cross-Border Tensions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) BENGALURU (RCB) COULD BE FORCED to Complete the SEASC Pacer josh hazlewood. The Australian Fast Bowler, Who was Alredy Nursing a Shoulder Niggle, Had Missed RCB’s Home Clash Against Chennai Super Kings on May 3 and was uncertain for their next Fickle Fictures Festival Fixture Before on may 9. Now, with the world test championship (WTC) Final on the Horizon, His Return to India for the IPL Looks Increasingly Unlikely.
Hazlewood, Who Had Undergone a Rigorous Rehabilitation Earlier this year to recover from a string of injuries including a side strain and a calf issue, was using the ipl as a platform to regain Rhythm.
Despite His Progress, Cricket Australia is expected to take a cautious approach. With a pre-wtc final conditioning camp Scheduled in England in Early June, His Inclusion in the Test Squad is a Near Certain, and a Return to the IPL Appears Unnecessary.
He is not the only Australian Cricketer whose IPL Participation is in Question. Pat Cummins and Travis Head, Who Suose Team Sunrisers Hyderabad are already out of playoff context, may opt to remain in australia to prepare for the wtc final at Lordc final at Lord’s Starting June 11. For Fifth-Placed Delhi Capitals, May Face a Trickeier Decision, Balancing Team Commitments with National Duty.
Adding to the uncertainty is the logistical challenge of brings back overseas players and support staff who left India with 24 hours of the suspension.
Most of the new zealand contingent has alredy returned home, while cricket south africa is yet to decide where its players can extend their stay beyond the may 25 NOC Deadline. The CSA Board is expected to deliberate on this on Sunday, with player Safety Being Paramount.
For Teams Like RCB, this disruption has brought both complications and a silver lining. Captain Rajat Patidar, Who Sustained a Finger Injury While Fielding Against CSK, was set to miss two matches. The unscheduled break has said Given Him a Valuable Window for Recovery. RCB is managing his rehab conservatively, eye availability for the playoffs and potentially the upcoming India a tour of england.
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