Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026: At present, the champion Royal Challengers Bangalore team has started its camp for IPL 2026. Many players of the team are currently not seen on the field for a long time. Some of these players are also struggling with injury problems. RCB has got great news before IPL 2026. The team’s match-winning bowler Josh Hazlewood is now fit. He may be available for selection from the first match.

Josh Hazlewood becomes fit before IPL 2026

Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemide has declared Josh Hazlewood fit. However, due to injury, Hazlewood could not play for Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026. Due to which his team was eliminated from the league stage itself. Pat Cummins has also become match fit now. On the fitness of these players before the IPL, Dodemide said, ‘It is what it is. It is a matter of timing. Had it been the other way around, IPL would have been first and World Cup second, then he would have missed IPL to play the World Cup. This is not going to be frustrating for us at all. We know his commitment to playing and succeeding for Australia. Along with RCB, Sunrisers Hyderabad team is also very happy with the fitness of Pat Cummins.

Josh Hazlewood was the hero of last season

RCB team lifted the trophy for the first time in IPL 2025. The team’s wait of 18 years was over. In which Josh Hazlewood had a very important contribution. Hazlewood had proved himself by performing well in consecutive matches for RCB. Josh had made an important contribution in the final match also. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has not played for a long time. Yash Dayal is also not visible. In such a situation, Hazlewood being fit is a very relief news for the RCB team.

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