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Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood Indian Premier League (IPL) before 2025 playoffs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) He has joined the team, which has given a lot of boost to the franchise in search of its first title. Hazelwood, this season, is the highest wicket -taking bowler for RCB with 18 wickets in just 10 matches, reaching Lucknow on Sunday, 25 May after two weeks of absence due to a shoulder injury and a suspension between the tournament.

Josh Hazlewood returns to RCB

Hazelwood returns in a decisive moment for RCB, which is set to face Lucknow Super Giants in his final league match at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on 27 May. Silver The team led has already made a place in the playoffs, but is trying to make it to the top two, which will give them a second important opportunity in the knockout stage. Hazelwood’s presence is expected to strengthen the RCB bowling attack, which fought in his absence, especially the Sunrisers Hyderabad to score over 230 runs during a recent defeat. The Australian fast bowler last played for RCB on April 27 against the Delhi Capitals, when the IPL was temporarily suspended due to cross -border tension between India and Pakistan, he returned home.

RCB expresses happiness over Hazlewood’s return

RCB’s official social media account confirmed Hazelwood’s return, writing pictures and videos of his arrival in Lucknow, wrote, “He is here. Welcome, Josh resinked Hazelwood! ” And “Josh Hazlewood is back! How excited we are, the 12th Man Army?”

In a video message, Hazelwood expressed his excitement: “Returning is clearly very good. A few weeks at home, enjoyed it very well, went to Brisbane and bowled a lot. Everything was good. Hopefully the ball will be able to run again and yes, I am waiting for tomorrow and will start practice.”

Hazelwood has a good impact on RCB’s campaign. He has taken 18 wickets at an average of 17.27 and a strike rate of 12.27, with the new ball and his ability to take wickets in the death overs has been important in RCB’s success, and his return is considered to be the team’s aspirations to win the title.