RCB vs KKR: Why is Josh Hazlewood Not Playing Today's IPL Match? Check RCB Playing 11

In an important news update, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are still not playing their overseas fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in their eighth game of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) season against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Royal Challengers Bangalore will surely be feeling very much high on momentum as they are coming into this match on the back of two brilliant back-to-back victories against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. It will be important for RCB to extend this winning momentum further in IPL 2023 as well.

RCB vs KKR: Why is Josh Hazlewood Not Playing Today’s IPL Match?

Unfortunately, the Royal Challengers Bangalore will once again have to take the field without their premier pace bowler Josh Hazlewood in the RCB vs KKR match on Wednesday. It has been a long while since the Australian pacer has been struggling with an Achilles injury and for the same reason, he joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp late in IPL 2023. The Cricket Australia (CA) is yet to give fitness clearance to Hazlewood which is why, the lanky Aussie fast bowler is still not available for selection as he has already started bowling in the training sessions. The RCB team management will be hoping that Josh Hazlewood attains complete fitness very soon and gets back in action in IPL 2023 season.

“He stayed in Bangalore to continue with his preparation and is going really well. He has got a couple of things to tick off for Cricket Australia to sign off so that he is available to play,” said RCB bowling coach Griffith.

“But he is doing everything possible he can to make sure he is good to go. We will get back and assess him,” he added.

RCB Playing 11

1. Virat Kohli (C)
2. Glenn Maxwell
3. Mahipal Lomror
4. Suyash Prabhudessai
5. Dinesh Karthik (wk)
6. Shahbaz Ahmed
7. David Wiley
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Vijaykumar Vyshak

Josh Hazlewood IPL 2023 Price

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) acquired Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood for INR 7.75 crore during the IPL 2022 auction. In only 12 games, Hazlewood took 20 wickets with an economy rate of fewer than 9 runs per over, establishing himself as a valuable asset to the team. RCB has now decided to retain him for IPL 2023, solidifying his role as a senior bowler for the team.

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