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Published : May 27, 2025 19:05 IST , CHENNAI – 1 MIN READ
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Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
Josh Hazlewood was not named Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Playing XI for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Hazlewood’s return to RCB was highly anticipated. However, captain Jitesh Sharma confirmed during the toss that the Australian won’t be taking part in the game. Jitesh, though, said that Hazlewood is expected to back in the Playing XI for RCB’s next game.
The RCB quick had returned to Australia during IPL’s week-long suspension earlier this month. He is nursing a shoulder injury and only returned to India on Sunday.
Hazlewood has missed three games this season so far, including a washout, and last played a game on April 27 in Delhi.
Royal Challengers have already qualified for the Playoffs and will play to fight for a top-two finish in the points table.
If RCB wins this game, it will play Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on May 29. If it loses, it will meet Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator the following day. Both games will be played in New Chandigarh.
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