Big Relief for RCB as Crucial Bowler Links Up with Squad!

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions, were facing a lot of issues before the season started. And just two days before their first game, the team has received a big positive, which could change things for them. Josh Hazlewood, the Australian pacer, is now expected to join the team today in Bengaluru.

A few hours ago, several RCB fans posted on the internet saying that Josh Hazlewood was spotted at the Australian airport. This indicated that he must have left for India to join RCB right before the tournament. It has now been confirmed by various sources that Hazlewood will be joining the team today in Bengaluru, and link with them.

But there is another news which the RCB fans may not like to hear. Nuwan Thushara, the Sri Lankan pacer, has not been granted permission by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board to join the team for the upcoming season. This comes as a major setback for the team in the start of the tournament.

Our Take

While Josh Hazlewood will be joining the team today, he still won't be available to play for them in the first few games. It was expected that Nuwan Thushara will be there for the team as an overseas bowler in place of Josh Hazlewood, but that is also not possible this time.

RCB will be facing issues with their bowling line-up for the initial games, which could make things a bit challenging for them. However, this also comes as an opportunity for players such as Mangesh Yadav and Jacob Duffy, who are yet to make their impact in the Indian Premier League.