Josh Hazlewood’s arrival date confirmed, bittersweet moment for RCB; DC’s Starc opts out of IPL, du Plessis joins squad

Australia speedster Josh Hazlewood is all set to rejoin the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. Sources aware about developments confirmed to Hindustan Instances that the ace speedster, who has been the standout performer for the Rajat Patidar-led facet within the 18th version of the T20 match, is making ready to reach in India by the tip of subsequent week and shall be obtainable for the franchise for the playoffs.

Hazlewood is managing a shoulder niggle however he’s anticipated to be obtainable for the franchise for the all-important playoffs. Hazlewood’s availability is all set to present the franchise a large enhance as South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi will not be obtainable for RCB for the playoffs after Cricket South Africa (CSA) determined to name again their gamers from the IPL by Could 26 for the upcoming World Take a look at Championship (WTC) ultimate.

“Josh is preparing to arrive in India by the end of last week (of May). He will be available for the franchise for the playoffs,” a well-informed supply confirmed to Hindustan Instances.

Hazlewood is on the third spot within the main wicket-takers record in IPL 2025 as he has scalped 18 wickets in 10 matches. The Australian fast had earlier missed the fixture in opposition to Chennai Tremendous Kings on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as a result of a shoulder niggle.

The pacer then returned house after the IPL 2025 season was suspended because of the rising escalation on the borders between India and Pakistan. Nevertheless, the match’s resumption date was introduced after the ceasefire declaration.

Ever for the reason that announcement, followers have been questioning whether or not Hazlewood would return amid rising experiences of the pacer not eager to return. Hindustan Instances was the primary to report on Thursday that the pacer has initiated conversations with RCB and is trying to return for the rest of the match.

Mitchell Starc opts out

Delhi Capitals have been dealt a physique blow forward of the resumption of the IPL 2025. Mitchell Starc, the Australian left-arm pacer, has knowledgeable the Delhi Capitals administration that he does not intend to come back again. Starc is the second Delhi Capitals participant after Jake Fraser-McGurk to choose out of the rest of the match.

Delhi just lately named Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman as Jake Fraser-McGurk’s substitute. Nevertheless, the left-arm pacer’s participation within the IPL 2025 is in limbo after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said that the pacer has but to ask for a No-Objection Certificates (NOC) from them.

“Starc has informed the DC management that he won’t be coming back. The franchise have accepted his decision,” a supply confirmed to Hindustan Instances.

Faf du Plessis, Stubbs be part of DC

Delhi Capitals on Saturday confirmed that vice-captain Faf du Plessis and teammate Tristan Stubbs have rejoined the crew forward of the resumption of IPL 2025.

The franchise has additionally confirmed that Australian pacer Mitchell Starc and South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira are presently unavailable. Delhi Capitals totally respects their choice, and extends its assist and greatest needs for his or her continued success.

With IPL 2025 set to renew on Could 17, Delhi Capitals will face Gujarat Titans of their subsequent fixture on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, Could 18.