Hazlewood's IPL Future: Cricket Australia Holds the Cards

Josh Hazlewood's IPL hopes are hanging by a thread, and it's all in the hands of Cricket Australia. RCB's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, has made it clear: no fast bowler gets the green light unless they're fit to tackle the full season. Given Hazlewood's injury history, this could be a tense wait for fans.

Cricket Australia is prioritising player fitness over franchise commitments, and understandably so. The last thing they want is for Hazlewood to break down mid-tournament, which would be a disaster for both RCB and the national team. So, while the IPL is calling, the Australians are playing it safe.

With the tournament just around the corner, all eyes will be on Hazlewood's fitness assessments. Can he prove he's ready to take on the rigours of T20 cricket? RCB fans will be biting their nails, hoping for good news. Stay tuned, as this story unfolds on the run-up to the IPL season.