Can RCB defend their title without their star pacer?
Bad news, RCB fans! The kingpin of your bowling attack, Josh Hazlewood, is looking more doubtful than a village pie chucker in a T20. With the IPL 2026 kick-off just around the corner, the defending champions are sweating bullets over his availability for the opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28.
Hazlewood's absence would be a massive blow for RCB, who are set to parade their shiny title at home. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's like losing your captain to a dodgy hamstring right before the final! With the likes of SRH lurking, RCB will need to pull out all the stops to keep their title defence alive.
As the clock ticks down to the big day, fans will be praying for some good news. Can RCB find a way to rally without their ace? Or will they head into battle undercooked? Keep your eyes peeled for updates as we count down to the start of the IPL madness!

