Josh Hazlewood news
Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad is boosted as Aussie star returns to the squad ahead of the playoffs.
Shami, however, could be available for the second half of the five-match series.
Cricket Australia (CA) has assured the BCCI that most Australian players will be fully available for the IPL.
Hazlewood had also missed a majority of the last two home summers due to side strains. His absence now means that Neser and specialist pacer Scott Boland are in contention for the third pacer slot and partner with captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
Selection chief George Bailey has stated that Hazlewood will have the chance to gradually increase his bowling workload during the latter part of the IPL.
Hazlewood's absence is a significant blow to the team, as he is their most consistent bowler in power play and death overs.
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Hazlewood further spoke about the intense competition in the Men's T20 World Cup, where they almost lost to South Africa in the opening match and came back to win the trophy after an eight-wicket thrashing by England.
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