RCB's Hazlewood Out for IPL 2026 Opener, Kohli Update
Massive blow for RCB as Hazlewood misses the opening clash against SRH.
In a major setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, head coach Andy Flower has confirmed that Josh Hazlewood will not be available for their IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28. The Aussie speedster has been sidelined due to ongoing fitness issues, leaving RCB fans pondering how they'll cope without his firepower.
Hazlewood’s absence is felt even more acutely with the team looking to make an early statement in the tournament. While Andy Flower played it coy on Virat Kohli’s form, RCB fans will be hoping their star batsman can step up and lead from the front. With Hazlewood out, the pressure is firmly on the other bowlers to rise to the occasion.
As the clock ticks down to the opener, all eyes will be on how RCB reshuffles their bowling attack. Can they adapt and deliver the goods without their ace pacer? It’s time to find out if the rest of the squad can step up and fill the void left by Hazlewood’s absence.
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