IPL 2025: Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India because of a right calf strain he suffered during the recently concluded IND vs AUS 3rd Test at the Gabba. Cricket Australia revealed about the pacer’s injury on Tuesday, which not only affects Australia’s approach in the series but also raises questions about Josh Hazlewood’s ability to play for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the next IPL 2025 season. On that note, let us check out probable replacements for RCB if Josh Hazlewood is not available for IPL 2025.
Probable replacements for Hazlewood in IPL 2025
Nuwan Thusara
Known for his unconventional movement and variations that have caused problems for numerous batsmen worldwide, Nuwan Thusara adds a distinct flavor to the game. Batsmen find it difficult to pick his deliveries, particularly the yorkers, because of his distinctive bowling technique, which incorporates a slingy movement that enables him to deliver the ball from a lower trajectory. Thusara’s ability to bowl accurate yorkers at pivotal points in the game, especially in the last overs, is what makes him so effective in the T20 format.
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Lungi Ngidi
With a combination of bouncers, yorkers, and his signature slower deliveries, Ngidi’s bowling style might be a perfect fit for RCB’s approach. Even though he hasn’t played well lately, his T20 cricket record indicates that he can win a game his side on the given day. Due to Hazlewood’s injury, RCB will need a player who can both control the run rate and take wickets. Ngidi’s international experience may make him that bowler. His IPL performances have been characterized by flashes of genius, especially in the final overs, where his yorkers have frequently helped his team win games.
