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Hazlewood's IPL debut hinges on Cricket Australia's green light
26 Mar
Summary
- Josh Hazlewood's IPL availability depends on Cricket Australia's approval.
- He is currently undergoing a return-to-play program in Australia.
- Yash Dayal will miss IPL 2026 due to serious criminal cases.
Josh Hazlewood's availability for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season is contingent upon clearance from Cricket Australia. The 35-year-old fast bowler has been sidelined from competitive cricket for several months due to injuries.
He is presently engaged in a return-to-play program in Australia. RCB's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, stated that the franchise is in close communication with both Hazlewood and Cricket Australia, with medical teams collaborating daily on his rehabilitation.
RCB awaits Cricket Australia's confirmation of Hazlewood's fitness before he can join the team. Meanwhile, the defending champions will also be without medium pacer Yash Dayal for IPL 2026, as he faces significant criminal cases. Despite this, Bobat expressed confidence in the team's existing resources to compensate for Dayal's absence.
