Permanent treatment for Hazlewood’s injury? Kumble suggested the name of this dreaded Kiwi bowler to RCB

News India Live, Digital Desk: The relationship between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and their fans is one of “hope”. Every year the team becomes stronger, but sometimes bowling and sometimes luck betrays us. Especially when it comes to fast bowling, RCB always seems to be struggling. Our star bowler Josh Hazlewood wreaks havoc when he is fit. But the problem is ‘when he is fit’. Hazlewood has a history of being out of the team on important occasions due to injury. And if something like this happens in the middle of IPL 2026, what will the team do? To solve this puzzle, ‘Jumbo’ i.e. Anil Kumble has given a tremendous idea. Who is ‘Chupa Rustam’ in Kumble’s eyes? Former veteran spinner Anil Kumble believes that RCB should not just run after big names in the auction. They will have to keep a strong ‘backup’ of Hazlewood ready. The player whom Kumble has named is New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry. Now you will ask why Henry? There is a solid reason behind this. Matt Henry: Hazlewood’s ‘Carbon Copy’ Those who understand cricket know that Josh Hazlewood is known more for his precise line and length than his speed. Matt Henry is also a similar bowler. Magician of the new ball: Matt Henry is an expert in swinging the ball in the powerplay and keeping the batsmen tied. Experience: Henry has proved himself many times in international cricket and the World Cup. He doesn’t crumble under pressure. Backup Plan: Kumble’s logic is simple. If Hazlewood is fit, he will play. But if something happens to them, Matt Henry will not let the team’s balance deteriorate. He can come quietly and do his work. It will not be heavy on the purse. Matt Henry can be a profitable deal for RCB. While crores have to be spent on bowlers like Starc or Cummins, an effective bowler like Matt Henry can probably be found in the budget. This will save money for RCB to buy the remaining players. This advice of Anil Kumble is no less than a ‘masterstroke’ for the management. Now it remains to be seen whether the RCB camp (table) raises the paddle for Henry on the day of the auction or not. At present, it seems that if Matt Henry comes in the red jersey, then it is sure to be a disaster for the batsmen at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.